Meaning & use
barrier
Something that blocks movement, access, or progress.
See it in a sentence
Workers placed a barrier across the damaged bridge.
A lack of transport can be a barrier to attending the course.
A note on using this word
Barrier can be physical or figurative. Use a barrier to something, such as a barrier to communication.
Words with a similar meaning
obstacleblock
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