barrier

noun/ˈbæriər/

Frequency rank: #3,436 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

Something that blocks movement or prevents progress.

Illustration for the English word “barrier”

Example sentence

The tall fence served as a physical barrier preventing access to the garden.

Synonyms & related words

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