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impede

/ɪmˈpiːd/
im · pede ɪm · ˈpiːd
English Definition
v. to slow down or block the progress of something
中文释义
阻碍
Significado en Español
impedir, obstaculizar
한국어 뜻
방해하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cản trở
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Example Sentence

Heavy traffic impeded our progress.

严重的交通堵塞阻碍了我们的行程。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “impede”:

  1. A assist
  2. B facilitate
  3. C promote
  4. D hinder
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D — hinder. “impede” means v. to slow down or block the progress of something

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

A large fallen tree can badly ______ the flow of traffic on the road.

  1. A speed
  2. B impede
  3. C help
  4. D ease
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B — impede. “impede” means v. to slow down or block the progress of something

Common questions about “impede”

What does “impede” mean?

impede — v. to slow down or block the progress of something. In Chinese: 阻碍.

How do you pronounce “impede”?

impede is pronounced /ɪmˈpiːd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: im · pede.

How do you use “impede” in a sentence?

Heavy traffic impeded our progress. (严重的交通堵塞阻碍了我们的行程。)

What are synonyms for “impede”?

hinder, obstruct, hamper — all close in meaning to impede (v. to slow down or block the progress of something).

Is “impede” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. impede appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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