Pronunciation: /ˈbɛrɪŋ/

Definitions of barring

verb present participle of the verb 'bar', meaning to prevent or prohibit

Example Sentences

A1 Barring any delays, the package should arrive tomorrow.

A2 Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the event will go as planned.

B1 The project is on track, barring any major setbacks.

B2 The team is confident of winning the match, barring any injuries to key players.

C1 The company is expected to meet its targets this quarter, barring any economic downturn.

C2 Barring any last-minute changes, the concert lineup is finalized.

preposition used to indicate an exception or exclusion

Example Sentences

A1 Barring any delays, the package should arrive tomorrow.

A2 Barring any major issues, the project should be completed on time.

B1 Barring unforeseen circumstances, the event will go ahead as planned.

B2 Barring any objections from the board, the new policy will be implemented next month.

C1 Barring any significant changes in the market, our company should continue to grow.

C2 Barring any last minute changes, the deal will be finalized by the end of the week.

Examples of barring in a Sentence

formal Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the project will be completed on time.

informal We should be able to make it on time, barring any hiccups along the way.

slang We're good to go, barring any last-minute issues.

figurative Barring a miracle, there is no way we can win this game.

Grammatical Forms of barring

past tense

barred

plural

barrings

comparative

more barring

superlative

most barring

present tense

bar

future tense

will bar

perfect tense

have barred

continuous tense

is barring

singular

barring

positive degree

barring

infinitive

to bar

gerund

barring

participle

barred

Origin and Evolution of barring

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'barring' originated from the Old English word 'barran' meaning to obstruct or block.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'barring' has retained its meaning of excluding or preventing something, but has also come to be used more broadly in legal contexts to mean except for or unless.