What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
loaf
Example
I bought a loaf of bread from the bakery. [loaf: noun]
Example
I like to loaf around on the weekends and watch movies. [loaf: verb]
Example
He got fired for loafing on the job instead of working. [loafing: gerund or present participle]
block
Example
The carpenter cut a block of wood to make a toy for his son. [block: noun]
Example
The protestors formed a human chain to block the entrance to the building. [block: verb]
Example
The city is divided into blocks, each with its own distinct character. [blocks: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Block is more commonly used than loaf in everyday language, due to its versatility and multiple meanings.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between loaf and block?
Both loaf and block are relatively informal words, but block can be used in more formal contexts when referring to construction or urban planning.
