Block ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Block ( noun )

1. A large solid piece of material that is typically square or rectangular in shape.
2. A quantity, distance, or period of time.
3. A group of buildings bounded by four streets.

Origin:

From middle english blokke, from old french bloc, from middle dutch blok, meaning 'log'.

Examples:

1. The block of ice melted quickly in the sun.
2. She walked around the block to get some exercise.
3. The building was located in the same block as the restaurant.
4. He lived on the same block as his best friend.
5. The writer had a mental block and couldn't come up with any ideas.

(As a verb)

Block ( verb )

1. A large solid piece of material that is typically square or rectangular in shape.
2. A quantity, distance, or period of time.
3. A group of buildings bounded by four streets.

Origin:

From middle english blokke, from old french bloc, from middle dutch blok, meaning 'log'.

Examples:

1. The block of ice melted quickly in the sun.
2. She walked around the block to get some exercise.
3. The building was located in the same block as the restaurant.
4. He lived on the same block as his best friend.
5. The writer had a mental block and couldn't come up with any ideas.