Block

Synonyms of block

• hinder
• impede
• obstruct

Antonyms of block

• clear
• allow
• unblock

Collocations of block

building block

Frequency: 70 %

Education is the building block of a successful career.

road block

Frequency: 60 %

There was a road block on the highway due to an accident.

writer's block

Frequency: 55 %

The author experienced writer's block while trying to finish his novel.

mental block

Frequency: 50 %

I have a mental block when it comes to solving math problems.

block party

Frequency: 45 %

We are having a block party to celebrate the end of summer.

Idiomatic Expressions for block

• Phrase: block out
  Meaning: to intentionally ignore or not pay attention to something
  Usage: I had to block out the noise from the construction site in order to concentrate on my work.