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hurdle

/หˆhษœหdษ™l/
B1 ยท Intermediateโ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†
noun

Simple Meaning

a problem or difficulty you must get past to reach a goal.

When to Use

๐Ÿ’ฌDaily Conversation๐Ÿ’ผWorkplace English๐Ÿ“Exam Vocabulary
Intermediate โ€” can handle common situations

Examples in Conversation

โ€œGetting a visa was the biggest hurdle for our trip.โ€

โ€œWe still have a few hurdles to clear before the project is done.โ€

โ–ถFull Definition

An artificial barrier, variously constructed, over which athletes or horses jump in a race.

โ€œHe ran in the 100 metres hurdles.โ€

Related Words

Synonyms:
obstaclebarrierchallenge
Antonyms:
advantagehelp
Word Family:
hurdleshurdlerhurdling

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