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blocks

Pronunciation: [/blɑks/]

Word

Learn how to use blocks in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “building”

(noun) solid pieces of material, such as wood or concrete, used to build structures or create a barrier. Blocks are like large bricks that are stacked together to make walls, houses, or roads.

Example

The construction workers used blocks to build the new office building.

Example

There were no blocks available to repair the damaged wall.

Example

How many blocks did they use to build the fence?

Context: “obstruct”

(verb) to stop something from moving forward or progressing by placing a physical or figurative obstacle in its path. It's like putting up a roadblock or barrier to prevent something from happening.

Example

The fallen tree blocked the road, so we had to find an alternate route.

Example

Nothing should block your path to achieving your goals.

Example

What can we do to unblock the clogged drain?

How to pronounce blocks

Pronunciation: [/blɑks/]

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