block
Translation
block, cube, area, obstruction
Examples
The child played with wooden blocks.
The child played with wooden blocks.
I live just down the block.
I live just down the block.
He hit a mental block while writing.
He hit a mental block while writing.
Grammar Patterns
a block of ((sth.)) a solid piece of (sth.) He bought a block of cheese.
a city block an area in a city bounded by streets The store is two blocks away.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cube, brick, chunk, obstruction; Antonyms: opening, passage
Etymology
From Middle Dutch 'bloc' (tree trunk), related to French 'bloc'. Refers to a solid mass.
Memory Tips
Picture a solid block of wood or a toy block. It can also be a city block you walk around.