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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    obstacles barriers challenges difficulties impediments hindrances blockages setbacks snags problems complications encumbrances impediments obstacles obstructions barriers hurdles blocks stumbling blocks pitfalls traps snares difficulties hard ships trials tribulations adversities afflictions vicissitudes calibrations assessments evaluations appraisals examinations tests trials ordeals crucibles temptations seductions allures enticements allurements entreaties persuasions inducements coaxings wheedlings cajolings blandishments importunings

    Meaning of Hurdles

    The primary meaning of the word "hurdles" refers to a barrier, obstacle, or challenge that must be overcome or surpassed.

    Definitions

    • A barrier or obstacle, typically one that must be jumped over or overcome in order to progress or succeed.
    • * A horizontal bar set at a fixed height, over which athletes compete in a race, typically as part of a track and field event.

    Etymology of Hurdles

    The word "hurdle" originates from the Old English word "hyrdel" or "hurdil", which referred to a gate or a barrier.
    The term has been used in English since the 14th century, initially referring to a type of gate or barrier, and later evolving to include its modern meanings related to obstacles and challenges.

    Example Uses

    • The company faces several hurdles before it can launch its new product, including regulatory approvals and marketing challenges.
    • * The athlete trained for months to overcome the hurdles in the track and field event, determined to win the gold medal.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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    Related Nouns

    obstacles barriers challenges difficulties impediments hindrances blockages setbacks snags problems complications encumbrances impediments obstructions barriers blocks stumbling blocks pitfalls traps snares difficulties hardships trials tribulations adversities afflictions vicissitudes calibrations assessments evaluations appraisals examinations tests races competitions events tournaments meets games sports athletics track field courses routes paths ways passages channels conduits

    Related Verbs

    overcome surpass jump leap bound clear pass progress succeed achieve attain accomplish complete finish win conquer defeat vanquish triumph prevail dominate master surmount transcend rise ascend climb scale navigate traverse cross span bridge ford negotiate manage handle cope deal contend struggle strive endeavor attempt try undertake

    Related Adjectives

    difficult challenging hard tough rugged rough arduous laborious strenuous demanding exacting stringent severe harsh rigorous strict tight close narrow limited restricted confined constricted obstructed blocked barred forbidden prohibited impermissible unauthorized unapproved unsanctioned unwarranted unjustified unmerited undeserved unfair inequitable unjust discriminatory biased prejudiced