Definitions and Examples of obstacle, blockage
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Something that blocks or impedes progress or movement.
Example
The fallen tree was an obstacle on the hiking trail, so we had to find another way around it.
An obstruction that prevents the flow or movement of something.
Example
The blockage in the drain caused the sink to overflow with water.
Key Differences: obstacle vs blockage
- 1Obstacle refers to something that blocks or impedes progress or movement, such as a physical barrier or a difficult challenge.
- 2Blockage refers to an obstruction that prevents the flow or movement of something, such as a clogged pipe or a traffic jam.
Effective Usage of obstacle, blockage
- 1Problem-Solving: Use obstacle and blockage to describe challenges or barriers that need to be overcome.
- 2Navigation: Use path and obstacle to give directions or describe routes.
- 3Engineering: Use blockage to describe obstructions in pipes, ducts, or other systems.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of paths are obstacle and blockage. Use obstacle to describe physical barriers or difficult challenges, and use blockage to describe obstructions that prevent the flow or movement of something. These words can be used in problem-solving, navigation, and engineering contexts.
