What does impede mean?
Impede means (transitive) To get in the way of; to hinder..
Impede
/ɪmˈpiːd/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To get in the way of; to hinder..
Example Sentences
impede someone's progress
That I may powre my Spirits in thine Eare, / And chastise with the valour of my Tongue / All that impeides thee from the Golden Round, / Which Fate and Metaphysicall ayde doth seeme / To haue thee crown'd withall.
“Everything had been ticking along like a fine clock, even with Bornhald impeding, until this new one appeared with his Gray Men. Ordeith scrubbed bony fingers through greasy hair. Why could not his dreams at least be his own?”
The human-machine imbalance made Sellers concerned that the modern thirst for AI-powered optimization was starting to impede human interaction.
Synonyms for impede
Antonyms for impede
Related Words
Word Forms
- impedes
- impeding
- impeded
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for impede?
Common synonyms include hinder, obstruct, block, jam.
What is the opposite of impede?
Possible antonyms include assist, help, expede, expedite.
How do you use impede in a sentence?
impede someone's progress
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