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- [uh b-struhkt]
- /əbˈstrʌkt/
- /əbˈstrʌkt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh b-struhkt]
- /əbˈstrʌkt/
Definitions of obstruct word
- verb with object obstruct to block or close up with an obstacle; make difficult to pass: Debris obstructed the road. 1
- verb with object obstruct to interrupt, hinder, or oppose the passage, progress, course, etc., of. 1
- verb with object obstruct to block from sight; to be in the way of (a view, passage, etc.). 1
- noun obstruct Block (an opening, path, road, etc.); be or get in the way of. 1
- transitive verb obstruct block 1
- transitive verb obstruct block, hinder 1
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Origin of obstruct
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1605-15, obstruct is from the Latin word obstructus (past participle of obstruere to build or pile up in the way, bar). See ob-, construct
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Parts of speech for Obstruct
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
obstruct popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% 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.
obstruct usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for obstruct
verb obstruct
- hinder — to cause delay, interruption, or difficulty in; hamper; impede: The storm hindered our progress.
- thwart — to oppose successfully; prevent from accomplishing a purpose.
- frustrate — to make (plans, efforts, etc.) worthless or of no avail; defeat; nullify: The student's indifference frustrated the teacher's efforts to help him.
- hamper — to hold back; hinder; impede: A steady rain hampered the progress of the work.
- check — Check is also a noun.
Antonyms for obstruct
verb obstruct
- assist — If you assist someone, you help them to do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
- advance — To advance means to move forward, often in order to attack someone.
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
- allow — If someone is allowed to do something, it is all right for them to do it and they will not get into trouble.
- encourage — Give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).
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