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Impede Definition & Meaning

impede
verb
  1. be a hindrance or obstacle to; "She is impeding the progress of our project"
  2. block passage through; "obstruct the path"

"Impede" in song lyrics

See how impede is used in real songs:

  • "To levigate the game plan, would you wanna still impede"
    Aesop Rock — Sick Friend
  • "It's curtains if you try to impede"
    Chino XL — All I Wanna Do... (Bout Nothin')
  • "montery weed impede"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "impede"

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Frequently asked questions

What does impede mean?
be a hindrance or obstacle to; "She is impeding the progress of our project" block passage through; "obstruct the path"
What part of speech is impede?
Impede is a verb.
How many definitions does impede have?
Impede has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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