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block vs sustain

sustain vs block

block is a noun but sustain is not a noun.

block and sustain both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
block Yes No Yes No
sustain No No Yes No
As verbs, sustain is a hypernym of block; that is, sustain is a word with a broader meaning than block:
  • block: support, secure, or raise with a block
  • sustain: be the physical support of; carry the weight of
Other hypernyms of block include hold, hold up, support.
block (noun) sustain (noun)
the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
an obstruction in a pipe or tube
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
a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine
a platform from which an auctioneer sells
housing in a large building that is divided into separate units
an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tension
a number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit
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) sustain (verb)
shape into a block or blocks undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
shape by using a block establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
prohibit the conversion or use of (assets) admit as valid
be unable to remember supply with necessities and support
interfere with or prevent the reception of signals provide with nourishment
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball) be the physical support of; carry the weight of
render unsuitable for passage lengthen or extend in duration or space
obstruct
stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block
support, secure, or raise with a block
block passage through
shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight
interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
stop from happening or developing
run on a block system
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