block

block

noun

Definition of BLOCK

1

a number of things considered as a unit <bought a block of stocks>

Synonyms array, assemblage, band, bank, batch, battery, block, bunch, clot, clump, cluster, clutch, collection, constellation, grouping, huddle, knot, lot, muster, package, parcel, passel, set, suite

Related Words accumulation, aggregate, aggregation, conglomeration; agglomeration, assortment, hodgepodge, jumble, miscellany, mixture, odds and ends, sundries, variety; cycle, run, series, suit

Near Antonyms entity, item, single, unit

2

something that makes movement or progress difficult <constant bickering that is only a block to the completion of the project>

Synonyms balk, bar, block, chain, clog, cramp, crimp, deterrent, drag, embarrassment, fetter, handicap, hindrance, holdback, hurdle, impediment, inhibition, interference, let, manacle, obstacle, obstruction, shackles, stop, stumbling block, trammel

Related Words catch, hitch, rub, snag; barrier, blockade, blockage, brick wall, stone wall; arrest, bit, brake, check, constraint, curb, hobble, rein, restraint; embargo, stoppage; delay, holdup, stall; burden, cumber, load; danger, hazard, peril, reef; adversity, difficulty, disadvantage, drawback, hardship

Near Antonyms catalyst, goad, impetus, incentive, spur, stimulant, stimulus; advantage, break, edge; aid, assistance, benefit, boost, handmaiden (also handmaid), help

slang

the upper or front part of the body that contains the brain, the major sense organs, and the mouth <threatened to knock the block off the jerk next door if he didn't can the noise>

Synonyms bean, block [slang], dome, mazard (or mazzard) [chiefly dialect], nob, noddle, noggin, noodle, nut [slang], pate, poll

Related Words cranium, crown, scalp, skull; occiput

4

a group of people acting together within a larger group <a more conservative block within the political party>

Synonyms bloc, block, body, coalition, party, sect, set, side, wing

Related Words splinter, split; crew, gang, pack, team; denomination, persuasion; schism, scission; caucus, movement

5

an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection <a block of oil-producing nations>

Synonyms alliance, axis, bloc, block, coalition, combination, combine, confederation, federation, league, union

Related Words cabal, conspiracy, junto; cartel, syndicate, trust; faction, front, fusion, side, wing; association, group, organization; affiliation, cooperative, partnership; circuit, conference