Dictionary Entry
impede
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Meaning
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To slow down or block the progress or movement of something or someone.
Example Sentence
The thick fog began to impede the ship's progress, making it difficult to navigate.
Usage Note
Use this word when describing anything that slows down, blocks, or makes progress difficult, such as obstacles, delays, or hindrances in a task, journey, or development.
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