block out

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [blok out]
- /blɒk aʊt/
- /blɒk ˈaʊt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [blok out]
- /blɒk aʊt/

Definitions of block out words

phrasal verb block out If someone blocks out a thought, they try not to think about it. 3
phrasal verb block out Something that blocks out light prevents it from reaching a place. 3
verb block out to plan or describe (something) in a general fashion 3
verb block out to prevent the entry or consideration of (something) 3
verb block out to mask part of (a negative), in order that light may not pass through it 3
noun block out a solid mass of wood, stone, etc., usually with one or more flat or approximately flat faces. 1

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Origin of block out

First appearance:

before 1275

One of the 13% oldest English words

1275-1325; Middle English blok log, stump (< Middle French bloc) < Middle Dutch blok; perhaps akin to balk

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Parts of speech for Block out

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Block out

block out popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

block out usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for block out

verb block out

arrange — If you arrange an event or meeting, you make plans for it to happen.
chart — A chart is a diagram, picture, or graph which is intended to make information easier to understand.
outline — the line by which a figure or object is defined or bounded; contour.
prepare — to put in proper condition or readiness: to prepare a patient for surgery.
sketch — a simply or hastily executed drawing or painting, especially a preliminary one, giving the essential features without the details.

All 16 Synonyms of block out

Antonyms for block out

verb block out

remember — to recall to the mind by an act or effort of memory; think of again: I'll try to remember the exact date.
recall — to bring back from memory; recollect; remember: Can you recall what she said?

All 2 Antonyms of block out

block out

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Definitions of block out words

Information block about the term

Origin of block out

First appearance:

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Block out

block out popularity

block out usage trend in Literature

Synonyms for block out

verb block out

Antonyms for block out

verb block out

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