barring

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈbɑːrɪŋ(ɡ)/

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Verb

Plain form bar

Third-person singular bars

Past tense barred

Past participle barred

Present participle barring

1. The present participle of bar.

Preposition

Preposition barring

1. unless something happens or is true.
   • Synonyms: except and excepting

   Barring a big change in popular opinion, he should become the next president.

   Nothing barring a major disaster can stop her.

Related words

• bar