DictionaryRoot: ob-
Latin
ob-
toward, against; in the way
Forms
- ob-
- oc- — Used before c in Latin.
- of- — Used before f in Latin.
- op- — Used before p in Latin.
Origin
Usually traced to reconstructed Proto-Indo-European *epi, ‘on; near; against.’
Note
Facing something can suggest either approaching it or standing in its way.
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verb
obtrude
uhb-TROOD/əbˈtruːd/
To force something or oneself into notice in an unwelcome way.
Etymology
Thrusting something forward becomes forcing it upon someone's attention. The same image applies when people push themselves into notice rather than remaining unobtrusive.
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- objectExpressing opposition
- objectPhysical thing
- objectPurpose
- objection
- objectiveImpartial
- objectiveGoal
- obligateBinding commitment
- obligateBiological restriction
- obligation
- obligatory
- obliterate
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- oblong
- obloquy
- obnoxious
- obsequious
- observable
- observance
- observationCareful watching
- observationFollowing a custom or rule
- observatory
- observeFollowing rules
- observeNoticing and watching
- obsess
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- obstacle
- obstruct
- obstruction
- obtainGetting something
- obtainBeing in effect
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- obtuseSlow to understand
- obtuseWide angle
- obviate
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- occlude
- occlusionContact between teeth
- occlusionOvertaking weather fronts
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- occupationJob or profession
- occupationMilitary control
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- occurHappen
- occurCome to mind
- occurBe present
- occurrence
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- offensiveCausing offense
- offensiveAttack
- offer
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- omission
- omit
- opponent
- opportune
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- opposite
- oppositionResistance
- oppositionAstronomical alignment
- oppress
- oppressionUnjust control
- oppressionHeavy distress
- oppressive
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