Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
barring
Preposition
/ˈbɑːrɪŋ/
Definition
Excluding or preventing from something.
Examples
- Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the event will take place on Saturday.
- She would have succeeded, barring her lack of confidence.
- Barring budget cuts, the project will continue as planned.
Meaning
Barring is used to indicate that something will not happen or that someone will not be included in a particular situation, often implying a condition or exception.
Synonyms
- Excepting
- Excluding
- Without
- Aside from
