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impede

verb

block passage through

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
I
Ends with
E
Contains
MP
Scrabble score
11

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Pronunciation

ɪmˈpiːd

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. block passage through

    “obstruct the path”

verb

  1. be a hindrance or obstacle to

    “She is impeding the progress of our project”

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Example Sentences

obstruct the path
She is impeding the progress of our project

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