Definitions
- Describing a situation where progress or movement is slowed down or obstructed. - Referring to an obstacle or hindrance that makes it difficult to achieve a goal. - Talking about a limitation or restriction that prevents something from being done effectively.
- Referring to an action or event that slows down or obstructs progress or movement. - Describing a barrier or obstacle that makes it difficult to achieve a goal. - Talking about a limitation or restriction that hinders or prevents something from being done effectively.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe obstacles or hindrances that slow down or obstruct progress.
- 2Both words can be used to refer to physical or non-physical barriers.
- 3Both words suggest a negative impact on achieving a goal or making progress.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Hampered is more commonly used in passive voice while impede is more commonly used in active voice.
- 2Intensity: Impede suggests a stronger and more forceful obstruction than hampered.
- 3Connotation: Hampered has a slightly more neutral connotation than impede, which can have a negative or critical connotation.
- 4Formality: Impede is more formal than hampered and is often used in academic or professional contexts.
Remember this!
Hampered and impede are synonyms that describe obstacles or hindrances that slow down or obstruct progress. However, impede suggests a stronger and more forceful obstruction than hampered. Additionally, impede is more formal and has a more negative connotation than hampered.
