barring

/'bɑ:riɳ/

Definition

Preposition:
- Except for; excluding: Used to indicate that something is the only thing preventing a particular situation or outcome, or to specify an exception to a general statement.
Noun:
- The act of excluding or preventing someone or something, especially by formal objection or veto: This usage is less common in everyday language.

Usage and Examples

As a Preposition:
- Barring any last-minute changes, the meeting will start at 9 AM. (Except for any last-minute changes, the meeting will start at 9 AM.)
- We should arrive on time, barring heavy traffic. (We should arrive on time, if heavy traffic does not prevent it.)
- Barring a miracle, the team will lose the championship. (Unless a miracle happens, the team will lose.)
As a Noun (less common):
- The barring of the candidate from the debate caused controversy. (The act of excluding the candidate from the debate caused controversy.)

Advanced Usage

"Barring the way": Physically blocking a path or preventing progress.
- A fallen tree was barring the way to the village. (A fallen tree was blocking the path to the village.)
Used to introduce a hypothetical condition that would change a predicted outcome.
- The project will be finished Friday, barring unforeseen complications. (The project will be finished Friday, if no unforeseen complications arise.)

Variants and Related Words

Bar (verb): To prevent or forbid entry, access, or an action.
- They barred him from entering the club.
Barrier (noun): A fence or obstacle that blocks movement or access.
Debar (verb): To exclude or prohibit formally, often from a right or privilege.

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Related Phrases

Barring none: With no exceptions whatsoever.
- He is the best player on the team, barring none. (He is the best player on the team, with no exceptions.)
Barring accidents: If no accidents happen.
- Barring accidents, we'll be home before dark.

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