barring
preposition
bar·ring
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Definition of barring
: excluding by exception : excepting
… they knew that, barring a miracle, they would never be able to save the large cash outlay required …— Warner Olivier
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Synonyms for barring
Synonyms
- apart from,
- aside from,
- bar,
- beside,
- besides,
- but,
- except
- (also excepting),
- except for,
- excluding,
- exclusive of,
- other than,
- outside,
- outside of,
- save,
- saving
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“Barring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barring. Accessed 20 Apr. 2021.
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barring
preposition
English Language Learners Definition of barring
—used to say that something will happen unless something else happens
: other than (someone or something)
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barring
preposition
bar·ring
Kids Definition of barring
: aside from the possibility of
Barring an emergency, I'll be there.
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