roadblock Synonyms & Antonyms
ˈrōd-ˌbläk
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Roadblock as a Noun
1
as in obstacle, hurdle
Roadblock as a Verb
1
as in block, barricade
Roadblock in a Sentence
to hit roadblocks
Word Forms & Grammar
roadblock transitive verb
roadblock
roadblocked
roadblocking
roadblocks
roadblock (plural roadblocks)
roadblock (third-person singular simple present roadblocks, present participle roadblocking, simple past and past participle roadblocked)
Words That Rhyme With Roadblock
Origin of Roadblock
From road + block.
First Known Use
1913
Roadblock at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈrōd-ˌbläk/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Meaning | as in obstacle, hurdle |
| Plural | roadblocks |
| Verb forms | roadblocks, roadblocking, roadblocked |
| First known use | 1913 |
How to Pronounce Roadblock
You say roadblock as /ˈrōd-ˌbläk/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (rōd).
Questions People Ask About Roadblock
Is roadblock a noun or a verb?
Roadblock is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of roadblock?
The plural of roadblock is roadblocks.
What is the past tense of roadblock?
The past tense of roadblock is roadblocked. The present participle is roadblocking.