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- [in-ter-feer]
- /ˌɪn tərˈfɪər/
- /ˌɪn.təˈfɪər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-ter-feer]
- /ˌɪn tərˈfɪər/
Definitions of interferes word
- verb without object interferes to come into opposition, as one thing with another, especially with the effect of hampering action or procedure (often followed by with): Constant distractions interfere with work. 1
- verb without object interferes to take part in the affairs of others; meddle (often followed by with or in): to interfere in another's life. 1
- verb without object interferes (of things) to strike against each other, or one against another, so as to hamper or hinder action; come into physical collision. 1
- verb without object interferes to interpose or intervene for a particular purpose. 1
- verb without object interferes to strike one foot or leg against another in moving, as a horse. 1
- verb without object interferes Sports. to obstruct the action of an opposing player in a way barred by the rules. Football. to run interference for a teammate carrying the ball. 1
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Origin of interferes
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; inter- + -fere < Latin ferīre to strike; modeled on Middle French s'entreferir
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Parts of speech for Interferes
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
interferes popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
interferes usage trend in Literature
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- what will jack do if someone interferes with him?
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