hinder

Meanings

• verb

  Prevent the progress or achievement of (someone or something); obstruct or impede.

  - "The large boulder hindered the hikers' progress."
  - "His fear of failure hindered his success."
  - "The noise of the construction site hindered my ability to concentrate."

• verb

  Be an obstacle or impediment to.

  - "The tree hindered the view of the lake."
  - "His lack of experience hindered his advancement in the company."
  - "The rain hindered their plans for a picnic."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈhɪndɚ/
   
   
   
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3. /ˈhaɪn.dɚ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

aid , assist , help , assist , expedite , facilitate , help , fore , front

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Synonyms

bar , block , delay , hamper , impede , obstruct , restrain , stop , delay , frustrate , hamper , impede , obstruct , prevent , thwart , back , hind , posterior , rear

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hinder
finder , minder , grinder , bindery

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. hinder (Scottish) : to be behind, follow
   

2. hinder (Australian) : to help, assist
   

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Variants

List of all variants of hinder that leads to same result
hinder , hindered , hinderer , hinderers , hindering , hinders , hinder from , hindered from , hindering from , hinders from

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Forms

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hindered (past tense), hindering (present participle), hindrance (noun)

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Etymology

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Old English hindern ‘hinder, obstruct’

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the word 'hinder' comes from the Old English word 'hindern', which means 'to hinder, obstruct'?

2. In the game of cricket, a 'hinder' is a term used to describe a fielder who is not involved in the current play but is still required to remain alert and ready to intervene if needed.

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Related Concepts

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1. obstacle: An obstacle is a thing that slows down or prevents progress. 'Hinder' is a verb that describes the action of creating or being an obstacle.

2. impediment: An impediment is an obstacle or hindrance that prevents progress or achievement. 'Hinder' is a verb that describes the action of creating or being an impediment.

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Culture

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In literature, 'hinder' is often used to describe obstacles that characters must overcome. For example, in 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' by Mark Twain, Tom and Huck are hindered by their own fears and societal expectations as they plan their adventures.

How to Memorize "hinder"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large boulder blocking your path, preventing you from moving forward. This is what 'hinder' means.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'hinder' with the idea of obstacles or impediments. Think of words like 'obstacle', 'impediment', 'barrier', and 'blockage'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Hinder blocks progress'. This can help you remember the meaning of 'hinder' as an action that obstructs or impedes.

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