Barred
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɑː(ɹ)d/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Barred is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of bar.
Meaning
simple past and past participle of bar.
More Meanings
- Having bars; striped.
- Prevented, either by a physical barrier or by conditions.
- (crosswording) Indicating the start and end of words using thicker lines instead of black squares.
- (slang) High on Xanax.
- (obsolete) simple past and past participle of barr
Example Sentences
He barred the door at evening.
He is barred by term limits from running for a third term in office.
In this section of a barred crossword, the positions of 12 across and 9 down are highlighted.
In general the number of unchecked letters is greater in a blocked grid than in a barred one.
Synonyms for barred
Depending on context, synonyms include fast, bolted, obstructed, fastened, locked, secured.
Antonyms for barred
Common opposites include blocked.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include locked, fast, barricaded, blockaded, bolted, fastened.
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