barrier
Meaning
A barrier is a physical or metaphorical obstacle that prevents movement or progress in a particular context.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "barrier" with "barriers," which can imply multiple obstacles rather than a single one.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
A
commuter
stood
at
the
train
platform
and
watched
people
rush
past
,
thinking
how
small
barriers
can
change
a
day
.
The
ticket
gate
was
a
physical
barrier
that
kept
late
passengers
from
boarding
the
earlier
train
.
She
often
found
that
language
or
shyness
acted
as
an
invisible
barrier
when
she
tried
to
talk
to
neighbors
.
Today
she
decided
to
start
a
short
conversation
with
the
person
next
to
her
,
hoping
a
friendly
word
would
help
.
By
the
time
the
train
arrived
,
she
felt
more
confident
and
glad
she
had
taken
that
step
.
Common Phrases
trade barrier
language barrier
psychological barrier
Synonyms
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