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Forbade
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Simple meaning
What does Forbade mean?
Ordered not to do something.
Dictionary definition
Ordered someone not to do something, or did not allow something.
Example sentences
Forbade in a sentence
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The sign forbade swimming in the pond.
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Her parents forbade late-night snacks.
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Forbade is the past tense of forbid and means prohibited or did not allow.
Synonyms
Words like Forbade
prohibitedDid not allow.
forbidRelated word that supports the meaning of forbade.
Antonyms
Opposite words
allowedPermitted something.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to forbade, depending on context.
Word family
Forbade word family
Base word
forbade
verb
forbaded
Past form of forbade.
verb
forbading
Action form of forbade.
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Practice 1
What does forbade mean?
Forbade means ordered not to do something.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to forbade?
Prohibited is close in meaning to forbade in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of forbade?
Allowed contrasts with forbade.
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