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- [in-ter-feer]
- /ˌɪn tərˈfɪər/
- /ˌɪn.təˈfɪər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-ter-feer]
- /ˌɪn tərˈfɪər/
Definitions of interfere word
- verb without object interfere to come into opposition, as one thing with another, especially with the effect of hampering action or procedure (often followed by with): Constant distractions interfere with work. 1
- verb without object interfere to take part in the affairs of others; meddle (often followed by with or in): to interfere in another's life. 1
- verb without object interfere (of things) to strike against each other, or one against another, so as to hamper or hinder action; come into physical collision. 1
- verb without object interfere to interpose or intervene for a particular purpose. 1
- verb without object interfere to strike one foot or leg against another in moving, as a horse. 1
- verb without object interfere Sports. to obstruct the action of an opposing player in a way barred by the rules. Football. to run interference for a teammate carrying the ball. 1
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Origin of interfere
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; inter- + -fere < Latin ferīre to strike; modeled on Middle French s'entreferir
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Parts of speech for Interfere
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
interfere popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% 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 interfere
verb interfere
- hinder — to cause delay, interruption, or difficulty in; hamper; impede: The storm hindered our progress.
- prevent — to keep from occurring; avert; hinder: He intervened to prevent bloodshed.
- intrude — to thrust or bring in without invitation, permission, or welcome.
- inhibit — to restrain, hinder, arrest, or check (an action, impulse, etc.).
- impede — to retard in movement or progress by means of obstacles or hindrances; obstruct; hinder.
Antonyms for interfere
verb interfere
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
- assist — If you assist someone, you help them to do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
- facilitate — to make easier or less difficult; help forward (an action, a process, etc.): Careful planning facilitates any kind of work.
- permit — to allow to do something: Permit me to explain.
- benefit — The benefit of something is the help that you get from it or the advantage that results from it.
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