hinder
|hin-der|
B2
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/ˈhɪndər/
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/ˈhɪndə/
obstructing progress
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hinder' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'hindrian,' where 'hindrian' meant 'to harm or injure.'
Historical Evolution
'hindrian' changed from Old English to the modern English word 'hinder.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to harm or injure,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make difficult or delay.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to make it difficult for something to develop or succeed.
The heavy traffic hindered our progress.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40