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Daily English word

obstacle

/ΛˆΙ‘bstΙͺkl/noun

English definition

something that blocks progress

Common phrases / collocations

  1. major obstacle
  2. overcome an obstacle
  3. obstacle to progress

Example sentences

  1. 1.

    The fallen tree was an obstacle on the path.

  2. 2.

    High costs were the main obstacle to the project.

  3. 3.

    Good planning can help overcome obstacles.

Visual learning

See the meaning

A runner stops where a large fallen tree completely blocks a forest path.
something that blocks progress
1route ahead
2progress blocked
tries to continue→path is blocked