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interfere

Pronunciation: [ˌɪn.təˈfɪr]

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Learn how to use interfere in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “relationship”

(verb) to get involved in someone else's situation in a way that can cause problems. It's like when someone tries to help but ends up making things worse.

Example

She tried to help her friends, but she didn’t interfere with their plans.

Example

He often interferes in other people's discussions, which annoys them.

Example

Do you think it's okay to interfere when friends are arguing?

Context: “functioning”

(verb) to disrupt or change how something works. This can happen when something unexpected gets in the way of a process.

Example

The weather didn’t interfere with our picnic plans at all.

Example

His loud music interfered with my ability to focus on my homework.

Example

Will the traffic interfere with our arrival time?

How to pronounce interfere

Pronunciation: [ˌɪn.təˈfɪr]

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