be impassable

Frequency: 7.815.2 per million words

Indicates the current state of being impossible to travel on or through.

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Examples (10)

  • The road was impassable due to heavy snow.
  • After the storm, many paths will be impassable.
  • The mountain pass is completely impassable in winter.
  • We discovered that the bridge had been impassable for days.
  • If the river continues to flood, the ford could be impassable.
  • Despite their efforts, the terrain remained impassable.
  • Travelers were warned that the route might be impassable.
  • The narrow alley is impassable for large vehicles.
  • Due to falling rocks, the track has been impassable since yesterday.
  • The dense jungle proved to be impassable for the expedition.