Hypernyms for "block"
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accumulation
aggregation
anaesthetise
anaesthetize
anesthetise
anesthetize
area
artefact
artifact
assemblage
back up
block
boss
break up
cast
casting
choke
choke off
clog
clog up
close up
collection
computer memory unit
conceal
congest
country
cut off
disrupt
emboss
fence
forbid
foreclose
forestall
form
foul
hide
hinder
hold
hold up
housing
impede
impediment
impedimenta
inability
interrupt
jam
keep back
living accommodations
lodging
machine
obstruct
obstructer
obstruction
obstructor
obturate
occlude
operate
platform
preclude
prevent
put out
put under
run
shape
simple machine
solid
stamp
support
sustain
withhold
What are hypernyms?
Hypernyms are words with a broader meaning that includes the meaning of the original word. For example, "animal" is a hypernym of "dog" because a dog is a type of animal.
Think of hypernyms as "umbrella terms" or categories that include the original word.