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unblocked

un·block
U u

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uhn-blok]
    • /ʌnˈblɒk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uhn-blok]
    • /ʌnˈblɒk/

Definitions of unblocked word

  • verb with object unblocked to obstruct (someone or something) by placing obstacles in the way (sometimes followed by up): to block one's exit; to block up a passage. 1
  • verb with object unblocked to fit with blocks; mount on a block. 1
  • verb with object unblocked to shape or prepare on or with a block: to block a hat; to block a sweater. 1
  • verb with object unblocked to join (the ends of boards or the like) by fastening to a block of wood. 1
  • verb with object unblocked Theater. Also, block out. to plan or work out the movement of performers in a play, pageant, etc.: Tomorrow we'll block act one. to draw a floor plan on (a stage) in order to indicate placement of scenery, stage property, etc. 1
  • verb with object unblocked Pathology, Physiology. to stop the passage of impulses in (a nerve). 1
See all 46 definitions of unblocked

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Origin of unblocked

First appearance:

before 1605
One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1605-15; un-2 + block

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Unblocked

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Unblocked

unblocked popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

unblocked usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for unblocked

adj unblocked

  • dehiscent — (of fruits, anthers, etc) opening spontaneously to release seeds or pollen
  • open — not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night.
  • motorable — Which can be traveled on by motor cars.

adjective unblocked

All 4 Synonyms of unblocked

Antonyms for unblocked

adj unblocked

  • congested — A congested road or area is extremely crowded and blocked with traffic or people.
  • massed — a body of coherent matter, usually of indefinite shape and often of considerable size: a mass of dough.
  • muffled — to wrap with something to deaden or prevent sound: to muffle drums.

verb unblocked

  • caulked — Simple past tense and past participle of caulk.
  • choked — If you say something in a choked voice or if your voice is choked with emotion, your voice does not have its full sound, because you are upset or frightened.
  • dammed — a barrier to obstruct the flow of water, especially one of earth, masonry, etc., built across a stream or river.
  • encumbered — Weighted down, loaded sufficiently to make slow.
  • forfended — Simple past tense and past participle of forfend.

adjective unblocked

  • gridlocked — Simple past tense and past participle of gridlock.
All 13 Antonyms of unblocked

Top questions with unblocked

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