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The door had a forbidden sign.
What does Forbidden mean?
Not allowed.
Dictionary definition
Not allowed; banned by a rule, law, or authority.
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Forbidden in a sentence
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Running in the hall is forbidden.
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Forbidden actions are not permitted because of rules, safety, or laws.
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What does forbidden mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to forbidden?
Banned is close in meaning to forbidden.
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Allowed contrasts with forbidden.
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WordForbidden.
Partadjective, verb.
MeaningForbidden means Not allowed.
ExampleExample: The door had a forbidden sign.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- for · bid · un
- Strongest beat
- bid
- Ending
- un
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on bid.
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Synonyms
Words like Forbidden
bannedNot allowed.
banRelated word that supports the meaning of forbidden.
Antonyms
Opposite words
allowedPermitted.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to forbidden, depending on context.
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Word family
Forbidden word family
Base word
forbidden
verb
forbiddened
Past form of forbidden.
verb
forbiddening
Action form of forbidden.
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