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- [im-peed]
- /ɪmˈpid/
- /ɪmˈpiːd/
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- [im-peed]
- /ɪmˈpid/
Definitions of impeded word
- verb with object impeded to retard in movement or progress by means of obstacles or hindrances; obstruct; hinder. 1
- noun impeded Simple past tense and past participle of impede. 1
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Origin of impeded
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Latin impedīre to entangle, literally, to snare the feet. See im-1, pedi-
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Parts of speech for Impeded
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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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impeded popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% 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 impeded
adjective impeded
- slow — moving or proceeding with little or less than usual speed or velocity: a slow train.
- handicapped — Sometimes Offensive. physically or mentally disabled.
- restricted — confined; limited.
- unpunctual — strictly observant of an appointed or regular time; not late; prompt.
- time-consuming — (of an action) requiring or wasting much time.
Antonyms for impeded
adjective impeded
- helped — 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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