barrier
/ˈbæriə(r)/noun
उच्चारण बैरिअर
अवरोध, रुकावट, बाड़, रोक
Core wordPYP · asked 4 times
Asked in previous papers
as synonym
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[C]
an object such as a fence or a gate that stops people from going somewhere
अवरोध, रुकावट, बाड़, रोक
- The police put up barriers to control the crowd.
- Show your ticket at the barrier.
- A metal barrier stopped vehicles from entering the market lane.
+ 2 more examples
- The level-crossing barrier came down just before the train arrived.
- Fans broke through the barrier and ran onto the ground.
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[C] ~ (to sth)
a problem, rule or situation that prevents somebody from doing something or makes it difficult
बाधा, अड़चन, रोड़ा
- Lack of English is a barrier to many jobs.
- Caste is still a barrier to marriage in some villages.
- High fees can be a barrier to education for poor families.
+ 2 more examples
- Shyness is the biggest barrier to making new friends, Arjun admitted.
- The new law removes barriers that kept women out of some jobs.
Synonyms obstacle hindrance impediment
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[C] ~ (between A and B)
something that keeps people or things apart
(लोगों, चीज़ों के बीच) दीवार, विभाजक
- the language barrier between the two communities
- The Himalayas form a natural barrier between India and Tibet.
- The river forms a natural barrier between the two villages.
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- A thick wall of trees acts as a barrier against the wind.
- Music can break down barriers between people of different ages.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
barrier to + noun / -ing
Use to after barrier for what is blocked: a barrier to progress, to success or to learning.
जो चीज़ रोकी जा रही हो उसके लिए barrier के बाद to आता है: barrier to progress, success या learning।
- Poverty is a barrier to education.
- Language was a barrier to her promotion.
barrier between + A and B
Use between for something that keeps two sides apart.
दो पक्षों को अलग रखने वाली चीज़ के लिए between आता है।
- A high fence formed a barrier between the two fields.
barrier (physical)
A barrier can be a fence, gate or wall used to control traffic or crowds.
'Barrier' यातायात या भीड़ को नियंत्रित करने वाली बाड़, फाटक या दीवार भी हो सकता है।
- The police placed barriers across the road during the procession.
break down / overcome a barrier
Barriers are broken down, removed or overcome; the verb usually shows effort.
बाधाएँ तोड़ी, हटाई या पार की जाती हैं; इनकी क्रियाएँ प्रायः प्रयास दर्शाती हैं।
- Radhika overcame the barrier of fear and spoke on stage.
+Collocations 4
adjective + barrier
languageculturalsocialfinancialphysical
- Language is often the biggest barrier for migrant workers.
verb + barrier
break downovercomeremovecrosscreate
- The programme aims to break down social barriers.
barrier + noun
methodcreamreeffreegate
- The ramps make the building barrier free for wheelchair users.
barrier + to
to entryto tradeto growthto justice
- High fees are a barrier to entry for small traders.
“More examples 5
- Shyness was the only barrier between her and a good interview.
शर्मीलापन ही उसके और एक अच्छे साक्षात्कार के बीच एकमात्र रुकावट था।
- The railway crossing barrier came down just before the train arrived.
ट्रेन आने से ठीक पहले रेलवे क्रॉसिंग का फाटक गिर गया।
- Sports can help to break down barriers of caste and religion.
खेल जाति और धर्म की दीवारें तोड़ने में मदद कर सकते हैं।
- The Great Barrier Reef is a natural barrier along the coast.
ग्रेट बैरियर रीफ तट के साथ एक प्राकृतिक अवरोध है।
- Lack of money should never be a barrier to a good education.
पैसे की कमी अच्छी शिक्षा के रास्ते की रुकावट कभी नहीं बननी चाहिए।
!Common mistakes 3
✗ Poverty is a barrier for education.
✓ Poverty is a barrier to education.
Barrier is followed by to, not for.
'Barrier' के बाद to आता है, for नहीं।
✗ Language is a big barrier of communication.
✓ Language is a big barrier to communication.
Use to, not of, for what is being blocked.
जिसे रोका जा रहा हो उसके लिए to आता है, of नहीं।
✗ There are many barrier in his way.
✓ There are many barriers in his way.
Many needs a plural noun.
Many के बाद बहुवचन noun आता है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These nouns all describe something in the way, but they differ in kind and size.
ये सभी noun रास्ते की रुकावट बताते हैं, पर इनके प्रकार और आकार में अंतर है।
Anything that blocks movement or progress; can be physical or abstract.
गति या प्रगति को रोकने वाली कोई भी चीज़; भौतिक या अमूर्त हो सकती है।
- Fear is a barrier to success.
Something in the path that you must get around or deal with.
रास्ते में पड़ी ऐसी चीज़ जिससे बचकर निकलना या जिसे सुलझाना पड़े।
- The only obstacle was the heavy rain.
A difficulty to be cleared in a series of steps, like an exam stage.
चरणों की शृंखला में पार करने योग्य कठिनाई, जैसे परीक्षा का कोई चरण।
- The interview is the last hurdle.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
AaSpelling
bar·ri·er
Double r and -ier (not 'barier' or 'barrior').
दो r और अंत में -ier ('barier' या 'barrior' गलत है)।
§Grammar and usage
A barrier to progress, a barrier between two groups.
'a barrier to progress' और 'a barrier between two groups' आता है।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
Language barrier, trade barrier, the sound barrier, barrier-free (accessible).
Collocations: language barrier, trade barrier, the sound barrier, barrier-free (सुगम्य)।