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🚧obstacle

noun
/ˈɒbstəkəl/
obsolete obstacles

Meaning

something that blocks your way or prevents progress
something that blocks or makes progress difficult; a barrier

Example Sentences

Lack of money was the main obstacle to his success.

Bad weather was the main obstacle to our journey.

Example Expressions

overcome an obstacle

Synonyms

barrier, hurdle, hindrance, block, difficulty, impediment
Entry 1
barrier, hurdle, hindrance, block, difficulty
Entry 2
barrier, hindrance, impediment, hurdle

Antonyms

aid, help, support, assistance, advantage
Entry 1
aid, help, support
Entry 2
assistance, help, advantage, support

Collocations

major obstacle, face an obstacle, overcome obstacle, obstacle course, create obstacle, remove obstacle
Entry 1
major obstacle, face an obstacle, overcome obstacle, obstacle course, create obstacle
Entry 2
overcome obstacle, major obstacle, remove obstacle

More Example Sentences

I see problems as challenges, not as obstacles.

I see every obstacle as an opportunity to learn.

Will terrorism create a major obstacle to a peaceful society?

I think corruption is the biggest obstacle to our country's development.

Let us think about what obstacles could arise in implementing this plan.

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