Definitions
- Referring to something that slows down or obstructs progress. - Describing an action that makes it difficult for someone to do something. - Talking about a situation that prevents or limits the success of something.
- Referring to something that blocks or obstructs progress. - Describing an action that makes it difficult for someone to do something. - Talking about a situation that prevents or slows down the success of something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to obstacles or barriers that prevent progress.
- 2Both words describe actions or situations that make it difficult for someone to do something.
- 3Both words can be used in formal and informal contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Hinder is more commonly used in everyday language, while impede is more often used in formal writing or professional contexts.
- 2Intensity: Impede is stronger and more forceful than hinder.
- 3Connotation: Hinder is often associated with a negative connotation, while impede can be neutral or negative depending on the context.
Remember this!
Hinder and impede are synonyms that both refer to obstacles or barriers that prevent progress. However, impede is a stronger and more formal word than hinder. Hinder is more commonly used in everyday language and has a negative connotation, while impede can be neutral or negative depending on the context.
