blocks

[blɑːks]

blocks Definition

• 1. a solid piece of hard material, especially rock, stone, or wood, typically with flat surfaces on each side
• 2. a large quantity or allocation of things regarded as a unit

Using blocks: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "blocks" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The wall was built using concrete blocks.

• Example

  She arranged the books in neat blocks on the shelf.

• Example

  The city center is full of high-rise blocks.

• Example

  The company has purchased a block of tickets for the concert.

blocks Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for blocks

• bricks
• stones
• cubes
• chunks
• masses

Antonyms for blocks

• holes
• spaces

Phrases with blocks

• mental block

  an inability to think or remember clearly, often caused by stress or anxiety

  Example

  I can't seem to remember her name; it's like I have a mental block.

• starting blocks

  a set of adjustable footrests used by sprinters at the start of a race

  Example

  The athletes crouched down in their starting blocks, waiting for the gun to go off.

• on the chopping block

  in danger of being eliminated or cut

  Example

  The department's budget is on the chopping block this year.

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Summary: blocks in Brief

The term 'blocks' [blɑːks] refers to solid pieces of hard material, such as rock, stone, or wood, often with flat surfaces. It can also denote a large quantity or allocation of things, as in 'The company has purchased a block of tickets for the concert.' 'Blocks' extends into phrases like 'mental block,' describing an inability to think or remember, and 'on the chopping block,' meaning in danger of being eliminated.