Antonyms for barrier


Grammar : Noun
Spell : bar-ee-er
Phonetic Transcription : ˈbær i ər


Definition of barrier

Origin :
  • early 14c., barere, from Anglo-French barrere, Old French barriere "obstacle, gatekeeper," from barre "bar" (see bar (n.1)). First record of barrier reef is from 1805.
  • noun obstruction
  • noun obstruction to goal
Example sentences :
  • In the midst of the barrier stood an altar, on the top of which was a brazen eagle.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • The barrier between Dick and Viviette was not of his making.
  • Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
  • They no longer had that, and between them both lay like a barrier their last conversation.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • It is pride that sets a barrier between you and your companions.
  • Extract from : « The Boy Life of Napoleon » by Eugenie Foa
  • It was evidently impracticable to pass the barrier of that reply.
  • Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
  • And the street was quite clear before they broke through the barrier?
  • Extract from : « The Slave Of The Lamp » by Henry Seton Merriman
  • The barrier was closed and strongly guarded when they rode up to it.
  • Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens
  • Defarge got upon the box, and gave the word "To the Barrier!"
  • Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens
  • Each door and barrier, too, was guarded by soldiers, with whom the brothers had to parley.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • "There is the barrier," she said, placing her hand on the flag-pole.
  • Extract from : « In a Steamer Chair and Other Stories » by Robert Barr

Synonyms for barrier

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