Meaning: To delay or prevent progress of something
Hindi: बाधा डालना / रोकना
Synonyms: hinder, obstruct, hamper, block
Antonyms: facilitate, help, assist
Asked in: SSC CGL 2022 T-1 · SSC Steno 2020 T-1 · SSC Steno 2019 T-1
impede in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2022 T-1 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
ImpedeAnswer & explanation
Answer: A) Hinder
Answer: Hinder
Explanation:
Impede means to obstruct or slow the progress of (रोकना या अवरुद्ध करना). Hinder carries the same sense of putting obstacles in the way (बाधित करना).
Other options don’t match:
• Respite – a short period of rest (विश्राम)
• Intend – to have a purpose or plan (इरादा करना)
• Prompt – to encourage or cause someone to act (प्रेरित करना)
Examples
- “Heavy rain impeded the rescue operations.”
impede – questions
What is the meaning of impede in Hindi?
impede means “बाधा डालना / रोकना” in Hindi. In English: To delay or prevent progress of something
What are the synonyms of impede?
Synonyms of impede: hinder, obstruct, hamper, block.
What is the opposite of impede?
Antonyms of impede: facilitate, help, assist.
Has impede been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – impede has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2022 T-1, SSC Steno 2020 T-1, SSC Steno 2019 T-1.