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unbarred

un·barred
U u

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uhn-bahrd]
    • /ʌnˈbɑrd/
    • /ˌʌn.ˈbɑːd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uhn-bahrd]
    • /ʌnˈbɑrd/

Definitions of unbarred word

  • adjective unbarred not provided or fastened with a bar or bars: an unbarred door. 1
  • adjective unbarred not marked with stripes or bands. 1
  • verb with object unbarred to remove a bar or bars from; open; unlock; unbolt: to unbar a door. 1
  • verb unbarred simple past tense and past participle of unbar. 0

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Origin of unbarred

First appearance:

before 1540
One of the 30% oldest English words
First recorded in 1540-50; un-1 + barred

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Parts of speech for Unbarred

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

unbarred popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

unbarred usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for unbarred

adj unbarred

  • dehiscent — (of fruits, anthers, etc) opening spontaneously to release seeds or pollen
  • open — not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night.

adjective unbarred

  • disclosed — Simple past tense and past participle of disclose.
  • expanded — Being or having been enlarged, extended, or broadened, in particular.

verb unbarred

  • fissure — a narrow opening produced by cleavage or separation of parts.
  • gap — a department in SE France. 2179 sq. mi. (5645 sq. km). Capital: Gap.
  • gapped — a break or opening, as in a fence, wall, or military line; breach: We found a gap in the enemy's line of fortifications.
  • hole — an opening through something; gap; aperture: a hole in the roof; a hole in my sock.
  • lax — not strict or severe; careless or negligent: lax morals; a lax attitude toward discipline.

Antonyms for unbarred

adjective unbarred

  • fastened — to attach firmly or securely in place; fix securely to something else.
  • hindered — to cause delay, interruption, or difficulty in; hamper; impede: The storm hindered our progress.

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