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Hindrance
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Simple meaning
What does Hindrance mean?
A hindrance is something that gets in the way.
Dictionary definition
Something that slows progress or makes a task harder to do.
Example sentences
Hindrance in a sentence
easy
The broken pencil was a small hindrance.
medium
Noise can be a hindrance when students are trying to read.
hard
A good plan can remove a hindrance before it becomes a bigger problem for the team.
Synonyms
Words like Hindrance
obstacleSomething that gets in the way.
barrierSomething that blocks progress.
difficultySomething that makes a task harder.
Antonyms
Opposite words
Word family
Hindrance word family
Base word
hindrance
noun
hindrances
More than one hindrance.
verb
hinder
To slow or block progress.
verb
hindering
Getting in the way.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What is a hindrance?
A hindrance makes progress harder.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to hindrance?
A hindrance is an obstacle that slows or blocks progress.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses hindrance correctly?
Hindrance fits a sentence about something that causes difficulty.
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