obstacle — something that blocks your path or prevents progress
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: something that blocks your path or prevents progress
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑːbstəkl/
Korean meaning: 장애물, 방해물
Korean pronunciation: 압-스터-클 (강세: 압)
Example Sentences
- My mom's cooking is the biggest obstacle to my diet plan.
- Language barrier can be an obstacle in international business.
- His laziness is the only obstacle between him and success.
obstacle
NOUN//ˈɑːbstəkl//
something that blocks your path or prevents progress
a determined hiker carrying a backpack approaches a massive fallen tree that completely blocks the narrow trail ahead. The hiker stops suddenly and points at the huge log while looking frustrated. The fallen tree trunk stretches across the entire width of the path with no way around it. The hiker must now figure out how to climb over or find another route to continue the journey. Other hikers behind shake their heads as they realize their progress has been halted. something that blocks your path or prevents progress
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Every particle creates a spectacle that dissolves the obstacle!
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Origin
From Latin 'obstaculum,' derived from 'obstare' meaning 'to stand against' or 'to block,' formed from 'ob-' (against) and 'stare' (to stand).
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“My mom's cooking is the biggest obstacle to my diet plan.”
“Language barrier can be an obstacle in international business.”
“His laziness is the only obstacle between him and success.”
“The biggest obstacle in online classes? My bed is too comfortable.”
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