barrier (Meaning)
barrier (n)
a structure or object that impedes free movement
any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
anything serving to maintain separation by obstructing vision or access
barrier (n.)
A carpentry obstruction, stockade, or other obstacle made in a passage in order to stop an enemy.
A fortress or fortified town, on the frontier of a country, commanding an avenue of approach.
A fence or railing to mark the limits of a place, or to keep back a crowd.
An any obstruction; anything which hinders approach or attack.
Any limit or boundary; a line of separation.
Synonyms & Antonyms of barrier
Synonyms:
- curb
- interference
- inhibition
- fetter
- bumper
- cushion
- stop
- restraint
- stumbling block
- bar
- roadblock
- fender
- dam
- trammel
- hindrance
- clog
- embarrassment
- paling
- encumbrance
- bulwark
- shackle(s)
- obstruction
- pale
- buffer
- impediment
- let
- constraint
- crimp
- snag
- deterrent
- rampart
- handicap
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
barrier Sentence Examples
- The language barrier prevented effective communication between the two groups.
- The towering mountain range formed a formidable barrier between the two valleys.
- The Great Barrier Reef is a natural barrier that protects the Australian coastline from ocean currents.
- The economic disparities created a significant barrier to social mobility.
- The preconceived notions about the group acted as a social barrier.
- The walls of the castle served as a defensive barrier against invaders.
- The thick layer of ice on the lake posed a physical barrier to navigation.
- Cultural differences can sometimes be perceived as a barrier to understanding.
- Society often erects barriers that exclude marginalized groups.
- Education has the power to break down barriers and foster inclusivity.
FAQs About the word barrier
a structure or object that impedes free movement, any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective, anything serving to maintai
wall, obstacle, fence, barricade, block, chain,hedge, hurdle, curb, interference
door, doorway, portal, entry, portal, entrance,door, entry, doorway, entrance
The language barrier prevented effective communication between the two groups.
The towering mountain range formed a formidable barrier between the two valleys.
The Great Barrier Reef is a natural barrier that protects the Australian coastline from ocean currents.
The economic disparities created a significant barrier to social mobility.
