blocks
word · lemma: block
Definition
As a noun, 'blocks' can mean solid pieces of material such as toy or building blocks, or city areas between streets. As a verb, it means stops something from moving, happening, or being seen.
Usage & Nuances
Very context-dependent. In 'three blocks away', it refers to city distance; in 'building blocks', it means solid pieces; in 'the wall blocks the light', it is a verb. Learners often confuse the noun plural 'blocks' with the verb form 'blocks' used with he/she/it.
Example Sentences
The toy box has many blocks inside.
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Our school is two blocks from my house.
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The truck blocks the road.
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There’s a coffee shop just a few blocks away.
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That tree blocks all the sunlight in the afternoon.
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She always blocks people who send rude messages.
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