Basic

interfere

/ˌɪntərˈfɪr/

in · ter · fere ˌɪn · tər · ˈfɪr

English Definition

v. to get involved in something that is not your concern

中文释义

干涉，干预

Significado en Español

interferir, entrometerse

한국어 뜻

간섭하다, 방해하다

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

can thiệp, xen vào

Example Sentence

Please don't interfere in our decision.

请不要干涉我们的决定。

Synonyms

meddle intervene intrude

Know this word? Mark it mastered, or move on.

← Previous Next →

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “interfere”:

A ignore
B meddle
C withdraw
D avoid

Show answer

B — meddle. “interfere” means v. to get involved in something that is not your concern

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

It is quite rude to ______ in a private and personal conversation.

A help
B interfere
C assist
D listen

Show answer

B — interfere. “interfere” means v. to get involved in something that is not your concern

Common questions about “interfere”

What does “interfere” mean?

interfere — v. to get involved in something that is not your concern. In Chinese: 干涉，干预.

How do you pronounce “interfere”?

interfere is pronounced /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/. It breaks into 3 syllables: in · ter · fere.

How do you use “interfere” in a sentence?

Please don't interfere in our decision. (请不要干涉我们的决定。)

What are synonyms for “interfere”?

meddle, intervene, intrude — all close in meaning to interfere (v. to get involved in something that is not your concern).

Is “interfere” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. interfere appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers nearly 2,500 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

Progress / 学习进度

44%

through this level

This level: 0 mastered (0% of the level)

⬇ Download the iSEE Vocab app to keep tracking your learning progress across sessions and devices. / 下载 iSEE Vocab App，持续跟进你的学习进度。

⬇ Download iSEE Vocab & keep learning / 下载 iSEE Vocab 继续学习

interfere

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

More Basic-level ISEE words

Common questions about “interfere”