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barriersomething 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

barrier concept
💡 Concept

a tall concrete wall blocks the path where construction workers need to walk through. The workers stand at the base looking up at the imposing structure with frustrated expressions. They point toward the wall and gesture to each other about finding another way around. The solid concrete completely prevents them from crossing to the work area on the other side. Other workers in the background also stop their activities to assess the blocked pathway. something that prevents movement or access

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barrier rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The brave terrier cleared the barrier for the carrier!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈbæriər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈbæriə(r)/

🌳Etymology

Rootbarr
Suffix--ier

Origin

14세기 고대 프랑스어 'barriere'에서 유래했으며, 이는 'barre(막대기)'에서 파생되었습니다. 원래는 전투에서 적의 진입을 막기 위해 막대기로 만든 방벽을 의미했습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

carrierterriermerrier
carrier
terrier
merrier

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

The only barrier between me and pizza is my empty wallet.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

obstaclehindranceblockadewallimpediment

Antonyms

gatewayopeningpassage

Related

fenceboundarypartitionobstructblock