barrier
barrier
something that blocks movement or progress
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barrier with Russian translation
barrier usage examples
Упавшее дерево было барьером на дороге.
The fallen tree was a barrier on the road.
Страх может быть барьером для прогресса.
Fear can be a barrier to progress.
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barrier synonyms
What's the difference between barrier / fence / obstacle / bulwark / blockade
the general word for something that blocks progress, movement, or access
Language barriers can make communication difficult.
a physical structure made of posts and wire/wood that marks a boundary or keeps things in or out
There is a fence around the garden.
something that makes progress difficult or impossible
Poor weather was an obstacle to our plans.
a strong defense or support against danger, often figurative or literary
Education is a bulwark against poverty.
the blocking of movement, especially of ships, people, or supplies
The city was under blockade.
a barrier made from objects to block a road, entrance, or passage, often in protests or conflicts
Protesters built a barricade across the street.
something that blocks a path, view, or process; often more formal than 'obstacle'
The fallen tree was an obstruction on the road.
a difficulty that must be overcome, often in a process or plan
Finding funding was the biggest hurdle.
something that slows or prevents progress; a more formal word
A lack of transport was an impediment to development.
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How to pronounce barrier and what this word means
barrier means barrier. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce barrier
/ˈbæriə/
barrier translation
barrier
barrier examples
The fallen tree was a barrier on the road.
barrier transcription
/ˈbæriə/, /ˈbær.i.ər/
Questions about this word
barrier meaning: what does it mean?
something that blocks movement or progress
barrier pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
barrier is pronounced as /ˈbæriə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
barrier definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The fallen tree was a barrier on the road. Translation: Упавшее дерево было барьером на дороге.
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