Definitions and Examples of block, obstruct, clog
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To stop or hinder the movement or progress of something.
Example
The protesters tried to block the entrance to the building.
To block or impede the progress of something by putting obstacles in its way.
Example
The fallen tree obstructed the road, causing a traffic jam.
To block or obstruct a passage or opening, usually with a mass of something.
Example
The sink was clogged with hair and soap, so I had to call a plumber.
Key Differences: block vs obstruct vs clog
- 1Block refers to stopping or hindering the movement or progress of something.
- 2Obstruct means to put obstacles in the way of something to impede its progress.
- 3Clog describes blocking or obstructing a passage or opening with a mass of something.
Effective Usage of block, obstruct, clog
- 1Daily Life: Use these antonyms to describe traffic jams, clogged pipes, and other situations where things are stopped or prevented from moving.
- 2Business: Use these antonyms to describe obstacles that prevent progress or hinder productivity.
- 3Sports: Use these antonyms to describe defensive moves that block or obstruct the opponent's progress.
Remember this!
The antonyms of unblock are block, obstruct, and clog. These words describe the opposite action of unblock, which is to stop or prevent something from moving or flowing. Use these antonyms to describe traffic jams, clogged pipes, obstacles in business, and defensive moves in sports.
