Basic Details
Word: Hamper
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To make it difficult for something to happen or progress.
Synonyms: Hinder, obstruct, impede
Antonyms: Assist, facilitate, help
Idioms and Phrases
- Hampered by circumstance: Limited or restricted due to certain conditions. Example: "He was hampered by circumstance, unable to attend the meeting due to the heavy rain."
- Hamper progress: To slow down or prevent advancement. Example: "The lack of funds will hamper progress on the new project."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The heavy rain began to hamper the team's efforts to complete the outdoor project.
Example 2: Because of the technical issues, the presentation was hampered and could not be shown as planned.
Example 3: His shyness tended to hamper him from making new friends at school.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "hamper" comes from the Middle English "hamper," which referred to a large basket used for holding items? Over time, its meaning evolved to imply obstruction or hindrance.
Famous Quote
"Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal." Henry Ford
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "hamper" mean?
a) To assist someone
b) To make progress easier
c) To make it difficult for something to happen
d) To celebrate success
Answer: c) To make it difficult for something to happen
2. Which of these is a synonym of "hamper"?
a) Facilitate
b) Help
c) Hinder
d) Promote
Answer: c) Hinder
3. What is an antonym of "hamper"?
a) Block
b) Assist
c) Obstruct
d) Hinder
Answer: b) Assist
4. Which sentence uses "hamper" correctly?
a) The strong wind will hamper our picnic today.
b) He tried to hamper her birthday by singing.
c) She decided to hamper the cake for everyone.
d) They used a hamper to keep their clothes.
Answer: a) The strong wind will hamper our picnic today.
5. Which of the following uses the phrase "hampered by circumstance" correctly?
a) He was hampered by circumstance when he found money on the ground.
b) She was hampered by circumstance because her family helped her a lot.
c) He was hampered by circumstance when the bus was late.
d) She was hampered by circumstance when she went to the party.
Answer: c) He was hampered by circumstance when the bus was late.
