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- /-pɚ/
- /ˈhæm.pər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- /-pɚ/
Definition of hampers word
- noun hampers Plural form of hamper. 1
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Parts of speech for Hampers
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
hampers popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
hampers usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hampers
noun hampers
verb hampers
- hinders — to cause delay, interruption, or difficulty in; hamper; impede: The storm hindered our progress.
- fetters — Plural form of fetter.
- blocks — a solid mass of wood, stone, etc., usually with one or more flat or approximately flat faces.
- curbs — Plural form of curb.
- stymies — Golf. (on a putting green) an instance of a ball's lying on a direct line between the cup and the ball of an opponent about to putt.
Antonyms for hampers
verb hampers
- advances — personal overtures made in an attempt to become friendly, gain a favour, etc
- aids — AIDS is a disease which destroys the natural system of protection that the body has against other diseases. AIDS is an abbreviation for 'acquired immune deficiency syndrome'.
- assists — Plural form of assist.
- benefits — The benefits of a life or medical insurance policy are the money that it pays out.
- forwards — forward.
Top questions with hampers
- what are christmas hampers?
See also
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