What is another word for barring?

Common synonyms for barring include unbar, exclude, blockade, block, stop.

What is the opposite of barring?

Antonyms of barring include including, allowing, permitting, admitting, accepting.

Synonyms for

Barring

Preposition / ˈbɑ:rɪŋ / Another word for barring — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

excluding; except for

Synonyms & similar words

unbar exclude blockade block stop blackball debar bar banish barricade blockup relegate blockoff excepting excluding omitting save without disregarding neglecting overlooking skipping missing lacking

Synonyms by register

Formal

except save excluding

Informal

apart from other than besides

Literary

save for but for

Antonyms

including allowing permitting admitting accepting welcoming

Common collocations

barring unforeseen circumstances
barring any problems
barring accidents
barring illness
barring delays
barring exceptions

Word family

verb bar

Usage note

Primarily used as a preposition meaning 'except for' or 'if it were not for'. It is often followed by a noun phrase indicating a condition or event that might prevent something from happening.

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