barrier — something that prevents movement or access
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: something that prevents movement or access
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbæriər/
Korean meaning: 장벽, 장애물
Korean pronunciation: 배-리-어 (강세: 배)
Example Sentences
- My mom's cooking is so bad, even the dog considers it a barrier to survival.
- The Great Wall of China was built as a barrier against invasions.
- His shyness became a barrier to making new friends at school.
barrier
NOUN//ˈbæriər//
something that prevents movement or access
The barrier wasn't physical — but it stopped everyone just as effectively.
The BAR blocks the REAR — a barrier between front and back. (BAR + REAR → A BAR across the REAR = a barrier — something that blocks what is behind from getting through)
Every barrier needs a carrier — and every carrier becomes a warrior.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
14세기 고대 프랑스어 'barriere'에서 유래했으며, 이는 'barre(막대기)'에서 파생되었습니다. 원래는 전투에서 적의 진입을 막기 위해 막대기로 만든 방벽을 의미했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom's cooking is so bad, even the dog considers it a barrier to survival.”
“The Great Wall of China was built as a barrier against invasions.”
“His shyness became a barrier to making new friends at school.”
“The only barrier between me and pizza is my empty wallet.”
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