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Spell Bee Word: hinder


Basic Details

Word: Hinder

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To make it harder for someone to do something, or for something to happen; to slow down or get in the way.

Synonyms: obstruct, hamper, block, delay

Antonyms: help, assist, aid

How to Spell Hinder

Syllables: hin - der

Tricky part: The ending is er. Be careful with the noun: hindrance drops the e and is spelt h-i-n-d-r-a-n-c-e.

Watch out for: hindar, hindor, hindder

Memory tip: Start with hind, as in the hind legs of a horse that come at the back, then add er.

Usage Examples

Example 1: Heavy traffic hindered the ambulance on its way to the hospital.

Example 2: Loud music can hinder your concentration while you study.

Example 3: Do not let one bad mark hinder your progress.

Fun Fact

There is also an adjective hinder, said with a long i like hind, which means at the back, as in the hinder part of a ship.

Practise the CREST Way

Word Connection

Choose the antonym of the word: hinder

a) assist
b) delay
c) obstruct
d) hamper

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a) assist. To assist is to help, which is the opposite of hindering.

Spell-o-Spell

Choose the incorrectly spelt word:

a) ponder
b) squander
c) slander
d) hindar

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d) hindar. Hinder ends in er, as ponder does.

Mingle-Mangle

Form a meaningful word from the jumbled letters:

denrih

a) render
b) hinder
c) hinted
d) hither

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b) hinder. With h, i, n, d, e and r, the only word you can build is hinder.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Fallen trees hindered the rescue team, so the team ____.

a) had an easy day
b) needed no tools at all
c) took longer to reach the village
d) reached the village early

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c) took longer to reach the village

2. Which of these could hinder a cyclist on the way to school?

a) a flat tyre
b) a gentle wind from behind
c) a smooth, empty road
d) a well-oiled chain

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a) a flat tyre

Associated Words

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