BARRING Meaning and
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Barring, as a preposition, is a term that implies an exclusion or exception in a given circumstance. It refers to the act of prohibiting or preventing something from happening, or the omission of an event or situation from occurring, typically due to particular conditions or restrictions. It is often used to introduce limitations or conditions that must be met or overcome in order for a specific outcome to take place.
Barring can also function as a verb, meaning to block or exclude a person or thing from a particular situation or group. In this sense, it conveys the act of preventing someone or something from participating or being included.
Furthermore, barring can function as a conjunction, denoting the denial of a situation or possibility. In this case, it serves to introduce an exception to a general statement or rule.
For example, when used as a preposition, the phrase "barring any unforeseen circumstances" implies that an event will occur unless unexpected situations arise to prevent it. As a verb, the sentence "They barred him from entering the premises" suggests that the individual was not allowed access to a certain location. Lastly, the phrase "You can do anything, barring skydiving" uses barring as a conjunction, stating that any activity is possible except for skydiving.
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Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for BARRING
Etymology of BARRING
The word barring comes from Middle English barren, which ultimately comes from the Old Norse word barr, meaning gate, door, or barrier. This sense of barrier or obstruction evolved into the usage of barring as a preposition meaning except for or excluding.
Similar spelling words for BARRING
- bareness,
- baronage,
- burrington,
- bearing,
- barnacle,
- barnstorm,
- barringer,
- barn grass,
- barnas,
- barns,
- Barnick,
- baring,
- barnacled,
- barranco,
- Barnes,
- barong,
- baroness,
- barnhouse,
- Barrington,
- baringer.
Conjugate verb Barring
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