barriers

The word “barriers” has 3 syllables: bar-ri-ers

It's pronounced as /ˈbæɹiɚz/

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In the thesaurus, “barriers” has 80 synonyms and 19 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for barriers along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for barriers

Antonyms for barriers

advantage
aid
assistance
benefit
breaks
doors
doorways
entrances
entranceways
entries
entryways
freedom
gaps
gates
help
open
opening
passes
portals

Meanings of barriers

noun
1. A structure that bars passage.
2. An obstacle or impediment.
3. A boundary or limit.
4. (grammar) A node (in government and binding theory) said to intervene between other nodes A and B if it is a potential governor for B, c-commands B, and does not c-command A.
5. A separation between two areas of the body where specialized cells allow the entry of certain substances but prevent the entry of others.
6. The lists in a tournament.
7. (in the plural) A martial exercise of the 15th and 16th centuries.
verb
1. To block or obstruct with a barrier.

Example Sentences

The team worked together to overcome the language barriers.
Physical barriers were set up to control the crowd during the parade.
Emotional barriers can prevent people from forming close relationships.
Technological barriers often limit access to education in rural areas.
The company is committed to breaking down barriers in the workplace.

On this page you'll find 99 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to barriers, such as: advantage, aid, assistance, bar, barricade, barricades, bars.

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