Definitions and Examples of hinder, obstruct, impede
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To create difficulties or obstacles that delay or prevent something from happening.
Example
The heavy traffic will hinder our arrival time.
To block or close up a passage, making it difficult or impossible to pass through.
Example
The fallen tree obstructed the road, causing a traffic jam.
To slow down or prevent progress by creating obstacles or difficulties.
Example
The bad weather impeded our ability to finish the project on time.
Key Differences: hinder vs obstruct vs impede
- 1Hinder implies creating difficulties or obstacles that delay or prevent something from happening.
- 2Obstruct means blocking or closing up a passage, making it difficult or impossible to pass through.
- 3Impede suggests slowing down or preventing progress by creating obstacles or difficulties.
Effective Usage of hinder, obstruct, impede
- 1Enhance Writing: Use these antonyms to add variety and precision to your writing.
- 2Improve Vocabulary: Learn and practice using these antonyms to expand your vocabulary.
- 3Enrich Communication: Incorporate these antonyms in conversations to express opposing ideas effectively.
Remember this!
The antonyms of availing are hinder, obstruct, and impede. These antonyms convey the opposite meaning of availing, which is to be useful or effective in achieving a goal. Use these words to enhance your writing, improve your vocabulary, and enrich your communication by expressing opposing ideas effectively.
