C1noun 3K

Interference

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˌɪntəˈfɪərəns/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/"]/

Meaning of Interference

the act of getting involved in and trying to influence a situation that should not really involve you, in a way that annoys other people

In simple words: Something that stops or disturbs another thing from happening.

Interference in a sentence

• They resent foreign interference in the internal affairs of their country.
• political interference in legal proceedings
• interference with proper medical procedures
• I will not tolerate such gross interference.
• My boss said she would brook no interference from other departments.
• The law is designed to prevent interference by local police.
• They deeply resent interference in their affairs.
• We will not allow any interference with the normal democratic processes.
• You have plenty of friends that can always run interference for you.

How to use Interference

Use 'interference' in contexts like science or communication. It's neutral and more formal, so avoid in casual or slang conversations.

Grammar pattern

interference + with + object

Memory hint

Think of 'inter-fear-ance' as fear that blocks you from moving forward.

Related words

Collocations with Interference

• undue
• unwarranted
• bureaucratic
• avoid
• eliminate
• minimize
• without interference
• interference in
• interference with

Synonyms for Interference

• disturbance
• obstruction
• hindrance
• impediment
• intrusion

Opposites of Interference

• assistance
• help
• support

Common mistakes with Interference

• Confused with 'interfere' as a verb.
• Using 'interference' in informal contexts.
• Mismatching the preposition; should be 'interference with' not 'interference in'.

Frequently asked questions about Interference

What does Interference mean?

Something that stops or disturbs another thing from happening.

What is the definition of Interference?

the act of getting involved in and trying to influence a situation that should not really involve you, in a way that annoys other people

How do you use Interference in a sentence?

They resent foreign interference in the internal affairs of their country.

Can you give another example of Interference?

political interference in legal proceedings

What are synonyms for Interference?

Common alternatives include disturbance, obstruction, hindrance, impediment, intrusion.

What is the opposite of Interference?

Opposite meanings include assistance, help, support.

What words go with Interference?

It commonly pairs with undue, unwarranted, bureaucratic, avoid, eliminate, minimize, without interference, interference in, interference with.

What are common mistakes when using Interference?

Confused with 'interfere' as a verb. Using 'interference' in informal contexts. Mismatching the preposition; should be 'interference with' not 'interference in'.

How do you pronounce Interference?

US: /["/ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/"]/, UK: /["/ˌɪntəˈfɪərəns/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Interference?

Use 'interference' in contexts like science or communication. It's neutral and more formal, so avoid in casual or slang conversations.

What CEFR level is Interference?

"Interference" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.