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Impasse
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Simple meaning
What does Impasse mean?
An impasse is a stopping point where no progress is being made.
Dictionary definition
A situation where progress is stopped because people cannot agree or move forward.
Example sentences
Impasse in a sentence
easy
The group reached an impasse when no one could agree.
medium
A new idea helped the team move past the impasse.
hard
Writers may use impasse to describe a difficult point in a discussion.
Synonyms
Words like Impasse
deadlockA point where progress is blocked.
stalemateA situation where neither side can move ahead.
Antonyms
Opposite words
progressMovement forward.
agreementA shared decision or understanding.
Word family
Impasse word family
Base word
impasse
noun
impasse
Base form.
noun
deadlock
A similar word for a blocked situation.
noun
stalemate
A similar stopping point in a conflict or discussion.
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Practice 1
What does impasse mean?
An impasse is a stopping point where no progress is being made.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to impasse?
deadlock is close in meaning to impasse in this context.
Practice 3
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This sentence uses impasse with its correct meaning.
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