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How do you spell Impede?

Correct spelling

impede

Remember: impede has one 'e' at the end, like 'feet' being shackled.

Why is impede spelled this way?

From Latin impedire, to shackle the feet. IN (in) + PES (foot). To impede is to shackle someone's feet — obstruction that slows but does not completely stop.

Common misspellings of impede

impeedimpeddeimpead

Example

The fallen tree branches will impede our progress down the hiking trail.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell impede?+
The correct spelling is "impede". Remember: impede has one 'e' at the end, like 'feet' being shackled.
Is it impeed or impede?+
The correct spelling is "impede", not "impeed".

Other commonly misspelled words

decipher decision decisive declaration

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