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forbidden

/fɝˈbɪdən/
Meanings
  • Adjective

    Prohibited, not allowed.

    - "The forbidden fruit was tempting."
    - "Entering the forbidden zone was strictly prohibited."
Pronunciation
  1. /fɝˈbɪdən/



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Synonyms

ban , disallow , prohibit , veto , prohibited , verboten
Rhymes
Words rhyming with forbidden
forbidden , hidden , spoken , denizen , grieving , leaving , weaving , achieving , believing , deiving , driving , striving , surviving , thriving , hiving , jiving , jiving , hiving , diving , striving , driving , surviving , thriving , hiving , grieving , leaving , achieving , deiving , driving , surviving , thriving , hiving , jiving , jiving
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Forbid (English) : To prevent (someone) from doing something.

  2. Forbeare (English) : To refrain from (doing something).

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Forbid (English) : To prevent (someone) from doing something.

  2. Forbeare (English) : To refrain from (doing something).

Variants
List of all variants of forbidden that leads to same result
forbidden , forbad , forbade , forbid , forbidder , forbidders , forbidding , forbids , forbidden fruit , forbidden fruits , Forbidden City
Forms
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Forbidden (Adjective), Forbids (Verb, Third Person Singular), Forbade (Verb, Past Tense and Past Participle)

Etymology
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From Old French forbider, from for, against + bid, command. Originally meant 'to forbid, prohibit'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'forbidden fruit' first appeared in the Bible's Book of Genesis.

  2. In some cultures, certain foods, like pork or shellfish, are considered 'forbidden' due to religious or dietary restrictions.

  3. The phrase 'forbidden love' refers to romantic relationships that are considered taboo or against social norms or laws.

Related Concepts
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  1. Taboo: A social or cultural practice considered to be prohibited or forbidden.

  2. Prohibition: A law or regulation that forbids the manufacture, sale, or use of a substance or the practice of an activity.

Culture
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In literature, the 'forbidden' often refers to things that are taboo or off-limits, such as forbidden love or forbidden knowledge. In art, the concept of the 'forbidden' can be represented through symbolism or allegory. For example, a red apple might symbolize the forbidden fruit from the biblical story of Adam and Eve.

How to Memorize "forbidden"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a sign with a red circle and a line through it, representing the concept of 'forbidden'. Visualize a scene where someone is warned not to enter a certain area or do something, and the word 'forbidden' is used to describe it.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'forbidden' with the concept of something being off-limits or taboo. Think of examples from literature, art, or personal experiences where the 'forbidden' played a significant role.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the acronym 'F-O-R-B-I-D-D-E-N': 'Forbidden Or Restricted, Brings Intrigue and Danger'.

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