Impedes

7 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Third-person singular present of impede: creates an obstruction that slows down or blocks progress.

“Heavy snow impedes travel across the mountain passes every winter.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ɪmpidz/

Syllables

im·pedes

Related Words

Synonyms

hindersobstructsblocks hampers delays

Antonyms

aidsfacilitatesassists advances

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in -EDES, contains I and three E's, the double E in the middle is a giveaway

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Scrabble

Worth 13 points, three E tiles in the word can be a blessing or a burden

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Words one letter different

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impeded

Words you can make from Impedes

Shorter words formed from the letters in “impedes”.

demise espied impede deems deeps deism demes dimes dimps disme eemis imped meeds pedes peise siped speed spied deem deep dees deis deme demi

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