block vs hold

block and hold both are nouns.

block and hold both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
block	Yes	No	Yes	No
hold	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, hold is a hypernym of block; that is, hold is a word with a broader meaning than block:

block: support, secure, or raise with a block
hold: be the physical support of; carry the weight of

Other hypernyms of block include hold up, support, sustain.

block (noun)	hold (noun)
the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements	the act of grasping
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)	the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
an obstruction in a pipe or tube	a cell in a jail or prison
a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope	the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine	a stronghold
a platform from which an auctioneer sells	power by which something or someone is affected or dominated
housing in a large building that is divided into separate units	understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tension	a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
a number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit	time during which some action is awaited
a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings
(computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted
a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides

block (verb)	hold (verb)
shape into a block or blocks	keep from exhaling or expelling
shape by using a block	keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)	hold the attention of
be unable to remember	assert or affirm
interfere with or prevent the reception of signals	remain committed to
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)	declare to be
render unsuitable for passage	bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
obstruct	be in accord; be in agreement
stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block	aim, point, or direct
support, secure, or raise with a block	protect against a challenge or attack
block passage through	drink alcohol without showing ill effects
shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight	have or hold in one's hands or grip
interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia	be the physical support of; carry the weight of
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of	support or hold in a certain manner
stop from happening or developing	to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
run on a block system	cover as for protection against noise or smell
	organize or be responsible for
	maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
	cause to come to an abrupt stop
	have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
	secure and keep for possible future use or application
	have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
	arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
	keep from departing
	take and maintain control over, often by violent means
	lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
	cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
	remain in a certain state, position, or condition
	be valid, applicable, or true
	be pertinent or relevant or applicable
	have room for; hold without crowding
	have as a major characteristic
	resist or confront with resistance
	stop dealing with
	contain or hold; have within
	be capable of holding or containing

block vs hold

block and hold both are nouns.

block and hold both are verbs.

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