English in a Minute Series 5 / 4 meanings of 'block'

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PhilWhat do you know about the word 'block'? I'm sure you know this meaning... but what about these? It's not just somewhere you can live in, but it's somewhere you can live on. A block can be the space between two streets in a city, and we even use that as a measure of distance. ExampleWe can walk it's only two blocks away. PhilA block can be something that's stopping you. It's often something that stops you having ideas. ExampleI've got writer's block. I don't know what to write. PhilThe verb block is also about stopping things. If a road or a pipe is blocked, nothing can move along them. ExampleWe can't go that way the road's blocked! PhilWhen talking about online platforms, blocking someone means stopping them from sending you messages. ExampleIf they keep bothering you, just block them. PhilThese are four meanings of 'block'. Learn them today!

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