Definitions
- Referring to a physical barrier or obstacle that must be jumped over, such as in a track and field event. - Talking about a challenge or difficulty that must be overcome in order to achieve a goal. - Describing a problem or issue that must be addressed before progress can be made.
- Referring to a physical or non-physical barrier that blocks or impedes progress. - Talking about a challenge or difficulty that must be overcome in order to achieve a goal. - Describing a problem or issue that must be addressed before progress can be made.
List of Similarities
- 1Both hurdle and obstacle refer to something that blocks or impedes progress.
- 2Both can be physical or non-physical barriers.
- 3Both require effort to overcome or bypass.
- 4Both can be challenges that must be addressed in order to achieve a goal.
- 5Both can be used figuratively to describe non-physical barriers or challenges.
What is the difference?
- 1Physicality: Hurdle specifically refers to a physical barrier that must be jumped over, while obstacle can be physical or non-physical.
- 2Action: Hurdle implies an action of jumping over the barrier, while obstacle does not imply a specific action.
- 3Context: Hurdle is often used in sports or athletic contexts, while obstacle is more general and can be used in a wider range of contexts.
- 4Connotation: Hurdle can have a positive connotation of overcoming a challenge, while obstacle can have a negative connotation of something that is blocking progress.
- 5Usage: Hurdle is less commonly used than obstacle in everyday language.
Remember this!
Hurdle and obstacle are synonyms that both refer to something that blocks or impedes progress. However, hurdle specifically refers to a physical barrier that must be jumped over, while obstacle can be physical or non-physical. Additionally, hurdle is often used in sports or athletic contexts, while obstacle is more general and versatile in its usage.
