blocked

Meanings

• Verb

  To obstruct or prevent the passage or action of something.

  - "He blocked the road with his car."
  - "The dam blocks the river's flow."

• Verb

  To prevent access to or use of something.

  - "The security guard blocked my entry to the building."
  - "The software blocks certain websites."

• Verb

  To prevent someone from communicating or expressing themselves.

  - "She was blocked from speaking in the meeting."
  - "The government blocked access to social media."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

choked , clogged , forwrought , impedite

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with blocked
rock , dock , lock , sock

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Variants

List of all variants of blocked that leads to same result
blocked , block , blocker , blockers , blocking , blocks , chop block , chop blocks , chop-block , chop-blocked , chop-blocking , chop-blocks , cock-block , cock-blocked , cock-blocker , cock-blockers , cock-blocking , cock-blockings , cock-blocks , cockblock , cockblocked , cockblocker , cockblockers , cockblocking , cockblockings , cockblocks , block in , blocked in , blocking in , blocks in , block out , blocked out , blocking out , blocks out

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'block' comes from the Old English word 'blocca' which means 'to obstruct'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'block' is also used in the context of digital art to refer to a digital canvas that artists use to create their works.

2. The term 'block' is also used in the context of computer programming to refer to a group of instructions that are executed as a single unit.

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Related Concepts

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1. obstacle: An obstacle is a thing that prevents or slows down progress. It is similar to a block in the sense that it obstructs or hinders something.

2. barrier: A barrier is a physical or metaphorical obstruction that prevents access or progress. It is related to the concept of a block.

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Culture

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The term 'block' has been used extensively in various forms of art, literature, and music. For instance, in literature, the term 'block' is used metaphorically to describe an emotional barrier or a feeling of being stuck. In music, a 'block' refers to a sequence of chords or a rhythmic pattern.

How to Memorize "blocked"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large object obstructing the path or a door being closed to prevent entry.
   - Visualize a puzzle where you need to fit the pieces together to complete it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'block' with the feeling of being obstructed or prevented from doing something.
   - Think of the word 'block' as a barrier or obstacle.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym B-O-L-O-C-K to remember the meaning of the word: Blocks Obstruct Lines Of Communication and Keep Things In.

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