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Barring vs Excluding - What's the difference?

barring | excluding |

Excluding is a synonym of barring.



As verbs the difference between barring and excluding

is that barring is present participle of lang=en while excluding is present participle of lang=en.

As prepositions the difference between barring and excluding

is that barring is unless something happens; excepting; in the absence of while excluding is to the exclusion of; not including.

As a noun barring

is the exclusion of someone; blackballing.

barring

English

Verb

(head)
  • Noun

    (en noun)
  • the exclusion of someone; blackballing
  • Preposition

    (English prepositions)
  • Unless something happens; excepting; in the absence of
  • Barring any further red tape, we will finally be able to open the restaurant.
    Barring any sudden storms, the plane should arrive on time.

    excluding

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • Preposition

    (English prepositions)
  • to the exclusion of; not including
  • Our lucky free draw winner will be treated to dinner, bed and breakfast, but the holiday must be taken before December, 1991 (subject to availability and excluding bank holidays).