Obstacle
/ˈɒb.stə.kəl/
An obstacle is something that makes it hard to get to where you want to go or to do what you want to do, like a big rock in your path when you're riding your bike.
Examples
- When we played soccer, a big puddle on the field became an obstacle that made it hard to score a goal.
- In science class, we learned that mountains can be an obstacle for animals trying to find food and water.
- While building my model rocket, I faced an obstacle when the glue wouldn’t hold the pieces together.
Synonyms
barrier
hurdle
block
challenge
difficulty
problem
Antonyms
help
aid
support
assistance
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