barrier
/ˈbæriər/
bar · ri · er
ˈbæ · ri · ər
English Definition
n. obstacle, something blocking
Significado en Español
barrera
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
rào cản, chướng ngại vật
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Example Sentence
The wall is a barrier.
这墙是一道屏障。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
bar(obstacle)+rier
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “barrier”.
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A
Hindrance
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B
Support
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C
Opportunity
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D
Benefit
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A — Hindrance.
“barrier” means n. obstacle, something blocking
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The fallen tree created a ______ that blocked the entire road.
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A
barrier
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B
passage
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C
opening
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D
gateway
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A — barrier.
“barrier” means n. obstacle, something blocking
Common questions about “barrier”
What does “barrier” mean?
barrier — n. obstacle, something blocking. In Chinese: 障碍物，屏障.
How do you pronounce “barrier”?
barrier is pronounced /ˈbæriər/. It breaks into 3 syllables: bar · ri · er.
How do you use “barrier” in a sentence?
The wall is a barrier. (这墙是一道屏障。)
What are synonyms for “barrier”?
obstacle, blockade — all close in meaning to barrier (n. obstacle, something blocking).
Is “barrier” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. barrier appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “barrier”?
bar(obstacle)+rier
