obstacle
Meaning
An obstacle is something that prevents or hinders progress or achievement in a particular situation.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "obstacle" with "obstruction," which can imply a physical barrier rather than a metaphorical one.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
studies
for
her
final
exam
in
the
small
library
every
afternoon
because
she
finds
it
easier
to
concentrate
there
.
Yesterday
the
broken
heater
made
the
library
very
cold
,
and
this
became
an
unexpected
obstacle
to
her
study
routine
.
Despite
the
problem
,
she
continued
reading
and
making
notes
because
the
test
is
next
week
.
By
studying
with
a
friend
in
the
evening
,
she
managed
to
finish
the
most
difficult
chapters
and
felt
more
confident
.
Common Phrases
overcome an obstacle
face an obstacle
remove an obstacle
Synonyms
Related Words
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