forbad

for·bid

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Definitions of forbad word

verb with object forbad to command (a person) not to do something, have something, etc., or not to enter some place: to forbid him entry to the house. 1
verb with object forbad to prohibit (something); make a rule or law against: to forbid the use of lipstick; to forbid smoking. 1
verb with object forbad to hinder or prevent; make impossible. 1
verb with object forbad to exclude; bar: Burlesque is forbidden in many cities. 1
verb forbad a simple past tense of forbid. 1
noun forbad Simple past form of forbid. 1

before 1000

One of the 6% oldest English words

before 1000; Middle English forbeden, Old English forbēodan. See for-, bid1

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exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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