hamper
word
Definition
To hamper means to make it difficult for someone or something to move forward or make progress. It can also mean a basket for carrying laundry or food.
Usage & Nuances
As a verb, 'hamper' is semi-formal and often used in writing. Collocates with 'progress', 'efforts', and 'movement' (e.g., 'hamper progress'). As a noun, mainly in American English for 'laundry basket', in British English, it can also refer to a gift basket.
Spanish: obstaculizar - impedir - cesta (de ropa)Portuguese (BR): dificultar - impedir - cesto (de roupa suja)Portuguese (PT): dificultar - impedir - cesto (da roupa suja)Chinese (Simplified): 阻碍 - 妨碍 - 脏衣篮Chinese (Traditional): 阻礙 - 妨礙 - 洗衣籃Hindi: अवरोध डालना - बाधा डालना - कपड़े रखने की टोकरीArabic: يعيق - يعرقل - سلة غسيلBengali: বাধা দেয়া - বিঘ্নিত করা - কাপড়ের ঝুড়িRussian: препятствовать - корзина для бельяJapanese: 妨げる - 洗濯かごVietnamese: cản trở - giỏ đựng quần áoKorean: 방해하다 - 빨래 바구니Turkish: engellemek - çamaşır sepetiUrdu: رکاوٹ ڈالنا - کپڑے رکھنے کی ٹوکریIndonesian: menghambat - keranjang cucian
Example Sentences
Heavy rain can hamper traffic.
basic
She put her dirty clothes in the hamper.
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Cold weather may hamper our plans for a picnic.
basic
A lack of funds has seriously hampered the project.
natural
Don't let a minor setback hamper your progress.
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My mom brought over a huge picnic hamper filled with food.
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