Definitions
- Referring to something that blocks or hinders the passage of something else. - Talking about a physical barrier or obstacle that prevents movement or progress. - Describing an impediment or hindrance that makes it difficult to achieve a goal or objective.
- Referring to something that stands in the way of progress or achievement. - Talking about a challenge or difficulty that must be overcome to reach a goal. - Describing a barrier or impediment that makes it hard to move forward or make progress.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to something that blocks or hinders progress.
- 2Both words describe a challenge or difficulty that must be overcome.
- 3Both words can be used in a figurative or literal sense.
- 4Both words can be used to describe physical or non-physical barriers.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Obstruction is more commonly used to describe physical barriers, while obstacle can be used in both physical and non-physical contexts.
- 2Connotation: Obstruction has a more neutral connotation, while obstacle can have a negative connotation implying a challenge or difficulty.
- 3Focus: Obstruction emphasizes the blocking or hindering aspect, while obstacle emphasizes the challenge or difficulty aspect.
Remember this!
Obstruction and obstacle are synonyms that refer to something that blocks or hinders progress. However, obstruction is more commonly used to describe physical barriers, while obstacle can be used in both physical and non-physical contexts. Additionally, obstacle has a more negative connotation, emphasizing the challenge or difficulty aspect, while obstruction has a more neutral connotation, emphasizing the blocking or hindering aspect.
