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block

/blɒk/
block blɒk
English Definition
v. to stop movement through or into something
中文释义
阻止，阻塞
Significado en Español
bloque
한국어 뜻
블록, 덩어리
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khối, tảng
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Example Sentence

A fallen tree blocked the road.

一棵倒下的树挡住了道路。

Synonyms
obstruct hinder impede
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “block”:

  1. A obstruct
  2. B release
  3. C open
  4. D clear
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A — obstruct. “block” means v. to stop movement through or into something

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

A large fallen tree may ______ the narrow road after the big storm.

  1. A block
  2. B clear
  3. C open
  4. D widen
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A — block. “block” means v. to stop movement through or into something

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Common questions about “block”

What does “block” mean?

block — v. to stop movement through or into something. In Chinese: 阻止，阻塞.

How do you pronounce “block”?

block is pronounced /blɒk/. It breaks into 1 syllable: block.

How do you use “block” in a sentence?

A fallen tree blocked the road. (一棵倒下的树挡住了道路。)

What are synonyms for “block”?

obstruct, hinder, impede — all close in meaning to block (v. to stop movement through or into something).

Is “block” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. block appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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