Phrase guide

in something's way

prep_phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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prep_phrase

Meaning 1

Obstructing, blocking, or impeding the movement or line of sight of something.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The tent was unfortunately in the moose's way.
  • The mountains were in the railroad's way.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: dans le chemin de quelqu’un — impeding the movement or line of sight
  • Hungarian: útban — impeding the movement or line of sight
  • Norwegian Bokmål: i veien for noen — impeding the movement or line of sight