Impede

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpid/

Definitions of impede

verb to delay or prevent someone or something by obstructing or hindering their progress

Example Sentences

A1 Heavy rain can impede traffic.

A2 Lack of funds impeded the project's progress.

B1 The language barrier may impede effective communication.

B2 His stubbornness impeded the team's ability to reach a consensus.

C1 The complex regulations could impede the company's expansion plans.

C2 The political unrest in the region is impeding efforts to achieve peace.

Examples of impede in a Sentence

formal The heavy traffic impeded the progress of the construction project.

informal The slow internet connection is really impeding my ability to work efficiently.

slang Don't let negative thoughts impede your success.

figurative Fear can impede your journey to self-discovery.

Grammatical Forms of impede

• past tense: impeded
• plural: impedes
• comparative: more impeding
• superlative: most impeding
• present tense: impede
• future tense: will impede
• perfect tense: has impeded
• continuous tense: is impeding
• singular: impede
• positive degree: impede
• infinitive: to impede
• gerund: impeding
• participle: impeded

Origin and Evolution of impede

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'impede' originated from the Latin word 'impedire', which means to entangle or snare.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'impede' has evolved to refer to obstructing or hindering progress or movement, rather than physical entanglement.