Barred — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb /ˈbärd/

Meaning & Definition of Barred

Barred (adjective)

  1. marked by or divided off by bars; especially, having alternate bands of different color

Barred (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having stripes

    "a tabby is a barred cat, often with black stripes"

    related: corded, tabby
  2. that may not be permitted

    "smoking is barred inside the restaurant"

Barred (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make stripes on

    "barred the fence with white strips"

    related: blazed
  2. to order not to do or use or to be done or used

    "corporal punishment has long been barred in most public schools"

  3. to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of

    "beach-goers are barred from walking in roped-off sections of the beach to protect nesting birds"

    opposite: admitted, included
  4. to disallow entry into (a place) by means of a physical barrier at the entry point

    "the bikeway was barred by a huge fallen tree"

    opposite: opened, unbarred

Related Entry: Bar (verb)

Bar is a different word from Barred. The synonyms below are for bar, not for barred.

  1. to make stripes on

    "barred the fence with white strips"

    similar: band, streak, stripe
    related: blaze
  2. to order not to do or use or to be done or used

    "corporal punishment has long been barred in most public schools"

    opposite: allow, let, permit, suffer
  3. to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of

    "beach-goers are barred from walking in roped-off sections of the beach to protect nesting birds"

    opposite: admit, include
  4. to disallow entry into (a place) by means of a physical barrier at the entry point

    "the bikeway was barred by a huge fallen tree"

    opposite: open, unbar

Related Entry: No-holds-barred (adjective)

No-holds-barred is a different word from Barred. The synonyms below are for no-holds-barred, not for barred.

  1. free from the usual limits or rules

    "a no-holds-barred interview with the senator"

    "a no-holds-barred contest"

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Barred

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Antonyms & Opposite Words for Barred

Words with the opposite meaning of Barred:

Near Antonyms of Barred

Origin & Etymology of Barred

First known use: 14th century

Words & Phrases Containing Barred

Frequently Asked Questions about Barred

What does "Barred" mean?

"Barred" means marked by or divided off by bars; especially, having alternate bands of different color. As an an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: marked by or divided off by bars; especially, having alternate bands of different color. It has 6 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Barred"?

Other words for "Barred" include banded, streaked, striped, banned, forbidden, impermissible, interdicted and outlawed. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Barred" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Barred"?

There are 118 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Barred". Common alternatives include banded, streaked, striped, banned, forbidden, impermissible, interdicted, outlawed, prohibited and proscribed.

What is the opposite of "Barred"?

Antonyms of "Barred" include allowable, permissible, permissive, sufferable, allowed, let, permitted and suffered. Near antonyms include acceptable, bearable, endurable and tolerable.

How do you use "Barred" in a sentence?

Examples of "Barred" in a sentence: "a tabby is a barred cat, often with black stripes"; "smoking is barred inside the restaurant"; "barred the fence with white strips".

Is "Barred" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Barred" can be used as an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Barred"?

"Barred" is pronounced /ˈbärd/.

What is the origin of the word "Barred"?

First known use: 14th century.