barring — except for; excluding; unless there is
Part of speech: PREPOSITION
Definition: except for; excluding; unless there is
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɑːrɪŋ/
Korean meaning: ~을 제외하고, ~가 아닌 한
Korean pronunciation: **바**링
Example Sentences
- Barring a zombie apocalypse, I'll definitely finish my homework tonight.
- The bouncer was barring drunk customers from entering the club.
- Barring a lottery win, I'll be eating ramen for the rest of the month.
barring
PREPOSITION//ˈbɑːrɪŋ//
except for; excluding; unless there is
💡 Concept
Barring any sudden storms, the harbor festival will start at sunset.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈbɑːrɪŋ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈbɑːrɪŋ/
🌳Etymology
Rootbar
Suffix--ing
Origin
고대 프랑스어 'barre(막대기)'에서 유래했습니다. 원래는 문이나 통로를 막는 물리적인 막대기를 의미했는데, 시간이 지나면서 '제외하다', '막다'라는 추상적 의미로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
starringsparringmarring
starring
sparring
marring
🔗Collocations
barring any complications
barring unforeseen circumstances
barring a miracle
barring entry
barring access
barring the door
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“Barring a zombie apocalypse, I'll definitely finish my homework tonight.”
“The bouncer was barring drunk customers from entering the club.”
😄 Fun example
“Barring a lottery win, I'll be eating ramen for the rest of the month.”
“The new policy is barring employees from using social media during work hours.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
exceptexcludingunlesspreventingblocking
Antonyms
includingallowingpermitting
Related
barrierbarricadeprohibitionrestrictionexception
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