# unblock vs unlock

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### unblock
*verb · IPA /ʌnˈblɒk/ · frequency rank #40,943*
To remove or clear a block or obstruction from.

### unlock
*verb · IPA /ʌnˈlɒk/ · frequency rank #8,374*
To undo or open a lock or something locked by, for example, turning a key, or selecting a combination.

## Source
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