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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Parts
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An obstacle is something that blocks your way when you are trying to move forward. If a big tree has fallen across your path, it is a kind of obstacle. An obstacle is also something that makes it hard for you to succeed when you are trying to do something.
We built a fence around the house as an obstacle for the deer, but they still were able to jump over it.The woman's life was filled with obstacles, but she got through them and eventually became very successful in business.- synonyms:
- barrier
- antonyms:
- aid
- similar words:
- barricade, block, check, stop
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| related words: |
challenge, jump |
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