Definitions and Examples of occluded, blocked, obstructed
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Closed or blocked off; not allowing the passage of light or air.
Example
The surgeon had to remove the occluded artery to restore blood flow to the heart.
Prevented from moving or flowing by an obstacle; obstructed.
Example
The road was blocked by fallen trees after the storm.
obstructed
Blocked or hindered by an obstacle; impeded.
Example
The view of the stage was obstructed by a tall person sitting in front of me.
Key Differences: occluded vs blocked vs obstructed
- 1Occluded refers to something that is completely closed or blocked off, often used in medical contexts.
- 2Blocked suggests that something is preventing movement or flow, such as a physical obstacle.
- 3Obstructed implies that something is hindered or impeded, but not necessarily completely blocked.
Effective Usage of occluded, blocked, obstructed
- 1Medical Context: Use occluded to describe a blocked artery or vein.
- 2Physical Obstacles: Use blocked to describe a road, path, or entrance that is obstructed.
- 3Impeded Movement: Use obstructed to describe a view, passage, or process that is hindered or slowed down.
Remember this!
The antonyms occluded, blocked, and obstructed describe a state where something is preventing or hindering the flow or passage of something else. Occluded refers to complete closure or blockage, blocked suggests physical obstacles, and obstructed implies hindered movement. Use these words in medical contexts, to describe physical obstacles, or to convey impeded movement.
