blocked
6 synonyms and 1 antonym for blocked, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Obstructed, so movement or flow is prevented.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use blocked
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
blocked drain
blocked nose
get blocked
Frequently asked questions
What does “blocked” mean?
The word “blocked” means obstructed, so movement or flow is prevented. In plain terms, obstructed or shut off — whether a road, a nose, or an online account.
How do you pronounce “blocked”?
“Blocked” is pronounced blokt (/blɑkt/ in IPA).
How do you use “blocked” in a sentence?
Here is “blocked” used in a sentence: “The road was blocked by a fallen tree.”
What part of speech is “blocked”?
“Blocked” is an adjective.
Is “blocked” a common word?
“Blocked” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “blocked” have?
“Blocked” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: obstructed, so movement or flow is prevented.
What is the difference between blocked and clogged?
Blocked is a general term meaning obstructed so that movement or flow is prevented, and it can apply to roads, pipes, or online contacts. Clogged more specifically means filled up with material that chokes a passage, such as a clogged drain, so a clogged pipe is one particular way of being blocked.
What preposition is used with blocked?
Blocked is often paired with "off" or "up," as in a road blocked off to traffic or a nose blocked up with a cold. "Blocked off" tends to mean sealed or closed to access, while "blocked up" suggests something is congested or filled.
