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- [hur-dl]
- /ˈhɜr dl/
- /ˈhɜː.dl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hur-dl]
- /ˈhɜr dl/
Definitions of hurdle word
- noun hurdle a portable barrier over which contestants must leap in certain running races, usually a wooden frame with a hinged inner frame that swings down under impact to prevent injury to a runner who does not clear it. 1
- noun hurdle hurdles, (used with a singular verb) a race in which contestants must leap over a number of such barriers placed at specific intervals around the track. Compare high hurdles, low hurdles. 1
- noun hurdle any of various vertical barriers, as a hedge, low wall, or section of fence, over which horses must jump in certain types of turf races, as a steeplechase, but especially an artificial barrier. 1
- noun hurdle a difficult problem to be overcome; obstacle. 1
- noun hurdle Chiefly British. a movable rectangular frame of interlaced twigs, crossed bars, or the like, as for a temporary fence. 1
- noun hurdle a frame or sled on which criminals, especially traitors, were formerly drawn to the place of execution. 1
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Origin of hurdle
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English hirdel, hurdel (noun), Old English hyrdel, equivalent to hyrd- + -el noun suffix; compare German Hürde hurdle; akin to Latin crātis hurdle, wickerwork, Greek kýrtos basket, cage, Sanskrit kṛt spin
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Parts of speech for Hurdle
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
hurdle popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hurdle
verb hurdle
- surmount — to mount upon; get on the top of; mount upon and cross over: to surmount a hill.
- conquer — If one country or group of people conquers another, they take complete control of their land.
- lick — to pass the tongue over the surface of, as to moisten, taste, or eat (often followed by up, off, from, etc.): to lick a postage stamp; to lick an ice-cream cone.
- spring — String PRocessING language
- over — above in place or position: the roof over one's head.
noun hurdle
- obstacle — something that obstructs or hinders progress.
- difficulty — the fact or condition of being difficult.
- problem — any question or matter involving doubt, uncertainty, or difficulty.
- stumbling block — an obstacle or hindrance to progress, belief, or understanding.
- snag — a tree or part of a tree held fast in the bottom of a river, lake, etc., and forming an impediment or danger to navigation.
Antonyms for hurdle
verb hurdle
- surrender — to yield (something) to the possession or power of another; deliver up possession of on demand or under duress: to surrender the fort to the enemy; to surrender the stolen goods to the police.
- permit — to allow to do something: Permit me to explain.
- yield — to give forth or produce by a natural process or in return for cultivation: This farm yields enough fruit to meet all our needs.
- allow — If someone is allowed to do something, it is all right for them to do it and they will not get into trouble.
noun hurdle
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
- advantage — An advantage is something that puts you in a better position than other people.
- assistance — If you give someone assistance, you help them do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
- ease — freedom from labor, pain, or physical annoyance; tranquil rest; comfort: to enjoy one's ease.
- help — to give or provide what is necessary to accomplish a task or satisfy a need; contribute strength or means to; render assistance to; cooperate effectively with; aid; assist: He planned to help me with my work. Let me help you with those packages.
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