# blockade vs blocked

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### blockade
*noun · IPA /blɑˈkeɪd/ · frequency rank #13,469*
The physical blocking or surrounding of a place, especially a port, in order to prevent commerce and traffic in or out.

### blocked
*adjective · IPA /blɑkt/ · frequency rank #4,214*
Obstructed, so that through movement or flow is prevented or impeded.

## Source
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