B2 noun
barrier
/ˈbæriə/
- Meaning
- something that blocks movement or progress
- Example
- "Language is the biggest barrier for new immigrants."
- Similar & related words
- obstacleobstructionhurdlelanguage barriertrade barrier
- How to use it
- As a noun, "barrier" usually appears with an article (a/an/the) or a possessive. Try counting how many times you can use it in one sentence about your own life, then write one sentence about yesterday.
- Common mistake
- Say 'a barrier to something' — 'a barrier to communication', not 'a barrier of communication'.