obstacle
/ˈɒbstəkl/noun
उच्चारण ऑब्स्टकल
बाधा, रुकावट, अड़चन
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[C] ~ (to sth/to doing sth)
a situation, an event or a thing that makes it difficult for you to do or achieve something
बाधा, रुकावट, अड़चन
- Lack of money is the biggest obstacle to his studies.
- She overcame every obstacle in her path.
- Shyness can be a real obstacle in an interview.
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- Poor roads are the main obstacle to development in the village.
- Nothing will stop her; she treats every obstacle as a challenge.
Synonyms hindrance barrier impediment
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[C]
an object that is in your way and that you have to go around or over
रास्ते की रुकावट
- The horses jumped over the obstacles.
- A fallen tree was an obstacle on the mountain road.
- The runners cleared each obstacle on the track.
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- A parked lorry was an obstacle for the ambulance.
- Cyclists swerved around the obstacles in the road.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
obstacle to sth
Use to after obstacle for the goal or progress that is being blocked.
जिस लक्ष्य या प्रगति में बाधा आ रही हो, उसे बताने के लिए 'obstacle' के बाद 'to' आता है।
- Poverty is a major obstacle to education.
obstacle to + -ing
After the preposition to, the verb takes the -ing form, not the base form.
Preposition 'to' के बाद verb -ing रूप में आती है, base form में नहीं।
- Shyness was an obstacle to making friends.
obstacle in the way of sth
This fuller phrase puts the obstacle in the path of an aim and is common in formal writing.
यह पूर्ण वाक्यांश बाधा को लक्ष्य के मार्ग में रखता है और formal लेखन में आम है।
- Language was not an obstacle in the way of her success.
overcome / remove an obstacle
Obstacles are overcome, removed or cleared; they are not defeated like a rival.
बाधाओं को पार किया या हटाया जाता है; उन्हें प्रतिद्वंद्वी की तरह हराया नहीं जाता।
- The team overcame every obstacle on the way to the final.
- Workers removed the obstacle from the track.
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adjective + obstacle
majorseriousmainformidableinsurmountablephysical
- Lack of money was the main obstacle in her path.
verb + obstacle
overcomeremovefaceputclearcreate
- The runner cleared every obstacle in the race.
obstacle + noun
racecourseavoidanceto growth
- The army trains soldiers on an obstacle course.
obstacle + preposition
to progressto peacein the wayfor sb
- Corruption is an obstacle to progress.
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- A fallen tree became an obstacle on the village road after the storm.
तूफ़ान के बाद गिरा हुआ पेड़ गाँव की सड़क पर बाधा बन गया।
- Radhika turned every obstacle into a chance to learn.
राधिका ने हर बाधा को सीखने के अवसर में बदल दिया।
- Fear of failure is the biggest obstacle to success.
असफलता का भय सफलता की सबसे बड़ी बाधा है।
- Illegal parking is an obstacle for ambulances.
अवैध पार्किंग एंबुलेंसों के लिए रुकावट है।
- The athlete jumped each obstacle with ease.
खिलाड़ी ने हर बाधा आसानी से कूद ली।
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✗ Shyness is an obstacle for learning English.
✓ Shyness is an obstacle to learning English.
The preposition after obstacle is to when it names the goal that is blocked.
जब बाधित लक्ष्य बताना हो तो 'obstacle' के बाद 'to' आता है, 'for' नहीं।
✗ Lack of sleep is an obstacle to improve your marks.
✓ Lack of sleep is an obstacle to improving your marks.
To here is a preposition, so the verb must be in the -ing form.
यहाँ 'to' preposition है, इसलिए verb -ing रूप में होनी चाहिए।
✗ She defeated all the obstacles.
✓ She overcame all the obstacles.
Obstacles are overcome or removed; defeat is used for opponents.
बाधाओं के लिए 'overcome' या 'remove' आता है; 'defeat' प्रतिद्वंद्वियों के लिए होता है।
≈Synonyms and antonyms
§Grammar and usage
An obstacle to progress.
'an obstacle to progress' आता है।