1hinder1 (ˈhɪndə
)
Definitions
verb
- to be or get in the way of (someone or something); hamper
- (tr) to prevent
Alternative Forms
ˈhinderer noun ˈhindering adjective nounWord Origin
Old English hindrian; related to Old Norse hindra, Old High German hintarōn2hinder2 (ˈhaɪndə)
Definitions
adjective
- (prenominal) situated at or further towards the back or rear; posterior ⇒
the hinder parts
Word Origin
Old English; related to Old Norse hindri latter, Gothic hindar beyond, Old High German hintar behind1hind1 (haɪnd)
Definitions
adjective
Word forms: hinder, hindmost, hindermost
- (prenominal) (esp of parts of the body) situated at the back or rear ⇒
a hind leg
Word Origin
Old English hindan at the back, related to German hinten; see behind, hinder²Usage examples
`But you must ride now, or you will hinder us,' said Aragorn.
, THE LORD OF THE RINGS (2004)But the thinking behind their great glass frontages will hinder such efforts, and damage libraries in the process.
Spiked (2003)Sanchez said the setback shouldn't hinder the overall goal of training 40,000 members of light infantry battalions by next October.
Edmonton Sun (2003)They said: `The Constitution will hinder Europe's capacity to adapt successfully to the modern world.
Sun, News of the World (2004)This, however, does not hinder the adventurous Leo, whose feline curiosity will draw them to further investigate captivating Scorpio.
, MOON ASTROLOGY FOR LOVERS (2002)