барьер
barrier
something that blocks movement or progress
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барьер with English translation
барьер usage examples
The fallen tree was a barrier on the road.
Упавшее дерево было барьером на дороге.
Fear can be a barrier to progress.
Страх может быть барьером для прогресса.
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барьер synonyms
What's the difference between барьер / препятствие / помеха / преграда
The closest equivalent: a physical or figurative obstacle that blocks movement, progress, or achievement.
A very general word for anything that makes movement, action, or progress difficult. It can be physical or abstract.
Something that interferes, distracts, or causes trouble, but usually not a serious block in the way.
Something that stands in the way and blocks movement physically or figuratively; slightly more literary than "препятствие".
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How to pronounce барьер and what this word means
барьер means barrier. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce барьер
[bɐrˈjɛr]
барьер translation
barrier
барьер examples
Die Mauer ist eine Barriere für Tiere.
барьер transcription
[bɐrˈjɛr]
Questions about this word
барьер meaning: what does it mean?
то, что мешает пройти или продвинуться вперёд
барьер pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
барьер is pronounced as [bɐrˈjɛr]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
барьер definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Die Mauer ist eine Barriere für Tiere. Translation: Стена — это барьер для животных.
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