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- [blok-ij]
- /ˈblɒk ɪdʒ/
- /ˈblɒk.ɪdʒ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [blok-ij]
- /ˈblɒk ɪdʒ/
Definitions of blockage word
- countable noun blockage A blockage in a pipe, tube, or tunnel is an object which blocks it, or the state of being blocked. 3
- noun blockage the act of blocking or state of being blocked 3
- noun blockage an object causing an obstruction 3
- noun blockage a blocking or being blocked 3
- noun blockage an act of blocking. 1
- noun blockage the state of being blocked; an obstructed condition: the blockage of the streets by heavy snows. 1
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Origin of blockage
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
First recorded in 1870-75; block + -age
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Parts of speech for Blockage
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
blockage popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% 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".
blockage usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for blockage
noun blockage
- stoppage — an act or instance of stopping; cessation of activity: the stoppage of all work at the factory.
- jam — to press, squeeze, or wedge tightly between bodies or surfaces, so that motion or extrication is made difficult or impossible: The ship was jammed between two rocks.
- traverse — to pass or move over, along, or through.
- clog — When something clogs a hole or place, it blocks it so that nothing can pass through.
- bar — A bar is a place where you can buy and drink alcoholic drinks.
Antonyms for blockage
noun blockage
- advantage — An advantage is something that puts you in a better position than other people.
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
- assistance — If you give someone assistance, you help them do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
- clearance — Clearance is the removal of old buildings, trees, or other things that are not wanted from an area.
- opening — an open or clear space.
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