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interfering

/ˌɪntərˈfɪrɪŋ/
in · ter · fer · ing ˌɪn · tər · ˈfɪ · rɪŋ
English Definition
adj. tending to get involved in other people''s affairs
中文释义
爱管闲事的
Significado en Español
entrometido
한국어 뜻
간섭하는, 참견하는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hay can thiệp, tọc mạch
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Example Sentence

Her interfering neighbor always gives unwanted advice.

她那爱管闲事的邻居总是给出不必要的建议。

Synonyms
meddlesome intrusive nosy
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “interfering”:

  1. A meddlesome
  2. B indifferent
  3. C aloof
  4. D detached
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A — meddlesome. “interfering” means adj. tending to get involved in other people''s affairs

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ old neighbor was always giving loud, unwanted advice.

  1. A helpful
  2. B quiet
  3. C interfering
  4. D respectful
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C — interfering. “interfering” means adj. tending to get involved in other people''s affairs

Common questions about “interfering”

What does “interfering” mean?

interfering — adj. tending to get involved in other people''s affairs. In Chinese: 爱管闲事的.

How do you pronounce “interfering”?

interfering is pronounced /ˌɪntərˈfɪrɪŋ/. It breaks into 4 syllables: in · ter · fer · ing.

How do you use “interfering” in a sentence?

Her interfering neighbor always gives unwanted advice. (她那爱管闲事的邻居总是给出不必要的建议。)

What are synonyms for “interfering”?

meddlesome, intrusive, nosy — all close in meaning to interfering (adj. tending to get involved in other people''s affairs).

Is “interfering” an ISEE Basic-level word?

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

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