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obstacle

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɑbstəkəl/ · UK /ˈɒbstəkəl/

Forms: obstacles

obstacle means: Something that makes movement or progress difficult or impossible.

noun

BLOCKING PROGRESSB2

Something that makes movement or progress difficult or impossible.

  • Money was the biggest obstacle.
  • We overcame several obstacles to opening the school.
  • A language barrier can be an obstacle to friendship.

How to use it: obstacle to something (Lack of transport is an obstacle to finding work.)

Similar words: barrier, hindrance, impediment

Common phrases: major obstacle, overcome an obstacle, obstacle to something

PHYSICAL BARRIERB1

Something in your path that prevents you from moving forward easily.

  • A fallen tree was an obstacle on the path.
  • The horse jumped over every obstacle.
  • Can you move that obstacle out of the road?

Similar words: barrier, obstruction

Common phrases: physical obstacle, jump an obstacle, obstacle course

Questions about obstacle

What does obstacle mean?

Something that makes movement or progress difficult or impossible.

What is obstacle in other languages?

Türkçe: engel · Español: obstáculo · Français: obstacle · Deutsch: Hindernis · Italiano: ostacolo · 日本語: 障害

How do you pronounce obstacle?

In American English /ˈɑbstəkəl/; in British English /ˈɒbstəkəl/.

How do you use obstacle in a sentence?

Money was the biggest obstacle. We overcame several obstacles to opening the school.

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