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- [uh b-struhk-shuh n]
- /əbˈstrʌk ʃən/
- /əbˈstrʌk.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uh b-struhk-shuh n]
- /əbˈstrʌk ʃən/
Definitions of obstruction word
- noun obstruction something that obstructs, blocks, or closes up with an obstacle or obstacles; obstacle or hindrance: obstructions to navigation. 1
- noun obstruction an act or instance of obstructing. 1
- noun obstruction the state of being obstructed. 1
- noun obstruction the delaying or preventing of business before a deliberative body, especially a legislative group, by parliamentary contrivances. 1
- noun obstruction The action of obstructing or the state of being obstructed. 1
- noun obstruction sth blocking the way 1
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Origin of obstruction
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Latin obstructiōn- (stem of obstructiō) barrier. See obstruct, -ion
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Parts of speech for Obstruction
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adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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obstruction 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for obstruction
noun obstruction
- obstacle — something that obstructs or hinders progress.
- barrier — A barrier is something such as a rule, law, or policy that makes it difficult or impossible for something to happen or be achieved.
- impediment — obstruction; hindrance; obstacle.
- block — A block of flats or offices is a large building containing them.
- hindrance — an impeding, stopping, preventing, or the like.
Antonyms for obstruction
noun obstruction
- 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.
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
- assistance — If you give someone assistance, you help them do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
- advantage — An advantage is something that puts you in a better position than other people.
- beginning — The beginning of an event or process is the first part of it.
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