obstacle
Definitions
Noun
- Something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
- An obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented)
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As a Fragment
Words that contain the term "obstacle".
Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "obstacle".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | comparable | 3 | 41 |
| 2 | constable | 3 | 5 |
| 3 | doctrinal | 3 | 3 |
| 4 | knowledgeable | 4 | 2 |
| 5 | mollycoddle | 4 | 1 |
| 6 | archetypal | 3 | 0 |
| 7 | archrival | 3 | 0 |
| 8 | garfinkel | 3 | 0 |
| 9 | garfinkle | 3 | 0 |
| 10 | garfunkel | 3 | 0 |
| 11 | hardcastle | 3 | 0 |
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "obstacle".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | stable | 2 | 30 |
| 2 | tackle | 2 | 10 |
| 3 | obstacles | 3 | 7 |
| 4 | postal | 2 | 7 |
| 5 | stance | 1 | 6 |
| 6 | stale | 1 | 4 |
| 7 | stacey | 2 | 2 |
| 8 | oracle | 3 | 2 |
| 9 | bustle | 2 | 2 |
| 10 | staple | 2 | 1 |
| 11 | staley | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | jostle | 2 | 1 |
| 13 | costales | 2 | 0 |
| 14 | combustable | 4 | 0 |
| 15 | bespectacle | 4 | 0 |
| 16 | stahle | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | stacie | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | postle | 2 | 0 |
| 19 | kostal | 2 | 0 |
| 20 | dostal | 2 | 0 |
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "obstacle" in a sentence.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
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Words That Precede
Words that often precede the term "obstacle" in a sentence.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
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Statistically Associated
Words that are statistically associated with "obstacle" in the same piece of text.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | added | 2 | 2 |
Consonant Match
Words that contain the same consonants as the term "obstacle".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
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Results:
Term
Definitions: 2
Fragments: 2
Sound Alikes: 11
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 1
Consonant Matches: 0
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
This Word in the News:
New Obstacle Changes Seahawks Free Agency Approach: 'It's Going to Sting'
Mar 15, 2026 Sports Illustrated
Mar 15, 2026 Sports Illustrated
Biggest obstacle to peacemaking? Leaders and interests resistant to peace, says BYU law professor
Mar 15, 2026 Deseret News
Mar 15, 2026 Deseret News
For some, McSweeney resignation removes obstacle to eventual downfall of Starmer
Feb 9, 2026 The Guardian
Feb 9, 2026 The Guardian