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foul vs impede

impede vs foul

foul is a noun but impede is not a noun.

foul is an adjective but impede is not an adjective.

foul and impede both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
foul Yes Yes Yes No
impede No No Yes No
As verbs, impede is a hypernym of foul; that is, impede is a word with a broader meaning than foul:
  • foul: become or cause to become obstructed
  • impede: block passage through
Other hypernyms of foul include block, close up, jam, obstruct, obturate, occlude.
foul (noun) impede (noun)
an act that violates the rules of a sport
foul (adjective) impede (adjective)
(of a baseball) not hit between the foul lines
disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive matter
characterized by obscenity
(of a manuscript) defaced with changes
offensively malodorous
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
especially of a ship's lines etc
violating accepted standards or rules
foul (verb) impede (verb)
become soiled and dirty block passage through
make unclean be a hindrance or obstacle to
spot, stain, or pollute
make impure
commit a foul; break the rules
hit a foul ball
become or cause to become obstructed
Difference between foul and impede

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