Block and Except

Block

Block verb - To close up so that no empty spaces remain.

Except and block are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Except" instead a verb "Block".

Except

Except verb - To prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of.
Usage example: we'll have to except members who haven't paid their club dues from voting in the election

Block and except are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Block" instead a verb "Except".

Common collocations

power block power except power
moves block moves except moves

Both words in one sentence

  • If you take damage, then get away for a bit, your health will refill, but only to the top of the block you're currently down in, except the last critical block (more on that later).
    Source: Heal Thyself
  • The ones in episode one also never appear anywhere except against a black background, thanks to the block and background actually being the same tile.
  • Video Game / Bunny Must Die! Chelsea and the 7 Devils Except if you're really good and you can block the moment her Mercy Invincibility wears off, in which case you can continuously block long-lasting attacks.
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