/ˌɪntəˈfɪə/
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Meaning
To get involved in something that is not your business, or to stop something from working well.
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Word origin
From Old French entreferir, meaning to strike each other, from entre (between) and ferir (to strike), from Latin ferire.
- Origin
- Old French
- Root
- entreferir
Grammar
Examples
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"Interfere in" means to push your way into something that is not yours.
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"Interfere with" means to stop something from going well.
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They let her decide for herself.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 28, lesson 7: interfere, pearl, personality and 7 more words.