Synonyms for

Hitch

Verb / hɪtʃ / Another word for hitch — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to attach or fasten something to something else; a temporary difficulty or problem

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

obstacle impediment complication setback

Informal

snag glitch problem hiccup kink

Literary

encumbrance hindrance bar

Antonyms

smoothness ease success progress flow unhindered

Common collocations

  • minor hitch
  • slight hitch
  • unexpected hitch
  • hit a hitch
  • no hitch
  • solve a hitch
  • overcome a hitch

Word family

noun hitch
verb hitch

Usage note

As a noun, 'hitch' often refers to a minor, temporary problem or delay. As a verb, it can mean to fasten or tie, or to move with a lurch.

Example sentences

  1. I need to hitch my wagon to the horse before we can go for a ride.
  2. I'm having a hitch with this zipper, can you help me?
  3. The wedding preparations went off without a hitch.
  4. The hitch in the plan was that the train was delayed.
  5. He managed to hitch a ride to the city with a passing truck.

Quotes

  • 'The hitch is that you can only learn so much by working with me; the real experience comes only with practice,' he said.
  • 'I'm not sure about the hitch in your plan,' said the teacher.
  • 'A good friend is like a tight stitch, a great comfort in life's hitches.' - David C. Gross

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