impede — to delay or prevent someone or something by obstructing them; to hinder
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to delay or prevent someone or something by obstructing them; to hinder
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈpiːd/
Example Sentences
- My cat's habit of sitting on my keyboard seriously impedes my work productivity.
- The fallen tree impeded the hikers' path up the mountain.
- Budget cuts will impede the university's research programs.
impede
VERB[/ɪmˈpiːd/]
to delay or prevent someone or something by obstructing them; to hinder
Blocking someone's progress
Though walls impede, find ways to proceed and succeed!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'impedire', composed of 'im-' (in) and 'pes' (foot), literally meaning 'to put a foot in the way of'. The word evolved through Old French to enter Middle English.
Breakdown
im- (in, into) + ped (foot, from Latin 'pes') + -e (verb ending) = impede (to put obstacles in the way, hinder)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat's habit of sitting on my keyboard seriously impedes my work productivity.”
“The fallen tree impeded the hikers' path up the mountain.”
“Budget cuts will impede the university's research programs.”
“Nothing can impede a hungry student's journey to the cafeteria.”
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