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- [in-ter-feer]
- /ˌɪn tərˈfɪər/
- /ˌɪn.təˈfɪər/
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- [in-ter-feer]
- /ˌɪn tərˈfɪər/
Definitions of interfered word
- verb without object interfered 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 interfered 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 interfered (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 interfered to interpose or intervene for a particular purpose. 1
- verb without object interfered to strike one foot or leg against another in moving, as a horse. 1
- verb without object interfered 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 interfered
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 Interfered
noun
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verb
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pronoun
preposition
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determiner
exclamation
interfered 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.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
interfered usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for interfered
verb interfered
- delayed — of or relating to a particle, as a neutron or alpha particle, that is emitted from an excited nucleus formed in a nuclear reaction, the emission occurring some time after the reaction is completed.
- inhibited — overly restrained.
- restricted — confined; limited.
- affected — If you describe someone's behaviour as affected, you disapprove of the fact that they behave in an unnatural way that is intended to impress other people.
- hindered — to cause delay, interruption, or difficulty in; hamper; impede: The storm hindered our progress.
Antonyms for interfered
verb interfered
- advanced — An advanced system, method, or design is modern and has been developed from an earlier version of the same thing.
- aided — to provide support for or relief to; help: to aid the homeless victims of the fire.
- allowed — to let have; give as one's share; grant as one's right: to allow a person $100 for expenses.
- assisted — to give support or aid to; help: Please assist him in moving the furniture.
- encouraged — Simple past tense and past participle of encourage.
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