bloc
/ˈblɑk/
noun
Familiar
1.n.a group of countries in special alliance
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bloc and block are homophones: they are pronounced identically and spelled differently, which is why they are so often swapped. bloc means “a group of countries in special alliance”. block means “render unsuitable for passage”. block is the more common of the two in everyday English.
/ˈblɑk/
1.n.a group of countries in special alliance
/ˈblɑk/
1.v.render unsuitable for passage
“block the way”
2.v.hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
“His brother blocked him at every turn”
3.v.stop from happening or developing
“Block his election”
| bloc | block | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈblɑk/ | /ˈblɑk/ |
| Said | blahk | blahk |
| Syllables | 1 | 1 |
| Letters | 4 | 5 |
| Parts of speech | noun | verb, noun |
| Senses | 1 | 28 |
| How common | Familiar | Core |
| Synonyms | axis | barricade, blockade, stop |
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