adj
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blocked
blokt
Blocked (adj) means Obstructed, so movement or flow is prevented. Example: “The road was blocked by a fallen tree.”
adj
1
Obstructed, so movement or flow is prevented.
"The road was blocked by a fallen tree."
"My nose is completely blocked with this cold."
"The sink is blocked again, so the water will not drain away."
2
Prevented from accessing or contacting someone online.
"After the argument, she found she was blocked and could no longer see his messages."
"I think I'm blocked from her page, because none of my comments appear now."
"He got blocked after sending too many messages."
How to use blocked
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishObstructed or shut off — whether a road, a nose, or an online account.
Common pairings
blocked drain
blocked nose
get blocked
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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.
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