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1. block
noun. ['ˈblɑːk'] a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides).
Etymology
- block (English)
- blok (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bloc (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
2. block
verb. ['ˈblɑːk'] render unsuitable for passage.
Etymology
- block (English)
- blok (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bloc (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
3. block
noun. ['ˈblɑːk'] a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- block (English)
- blok (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bloc (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
4. block
verb. ['ˈblɑːk'] hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of.
Etymology
- block (English)
- blok (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bloc (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
5. block
noun. ['ˈblɑːk'] housing in a large building that is divided into separate units.
Etymology
- block (English)
- blok (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bloc (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
6. block
noun. ['ˈblɑːk'] a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides.
Antonyms
Etymology
- block (English)
- blok (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bloc (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
7. block
noun. ['ˈblɑːk'] a number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- block (English)
- blok (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bloc (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
8. city
noun. ['ˈsɪti'] a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts.
Etymology
- city (English)
- cite (Middle English (1100-1500))
- cité (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
9. city
noun. ['ˈsɪti'] an incorporated administrative district established by state charter.
Antonyms
Etymology
- city (English)
- cite (Middle English (1100-1500))
- cité (Old French (842-ca. 1400))