Prohibited

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /prəˈhɪbɪtɪd/

Definitions of prohibited

verb to formally forbid something; to not allow something

Example Sentences

A1 Smoking is prohibited in this area.

A2 Pets are prohibited in the hotel.

B1 Using cell phones while driving is prohibited by law.

B2 Prohibited items include weapons, drugs, and explosives.

C1 The company has prohibited employees from discussing confidential information with outsiders.

C2 The new policy prohibits any form of discrimination in the workplace.

adjective not allowed; forbidden

Example Sentences

A1 Smoking is prohibited in this area.

A2 Using cell phones during the exam is prohibited.

B1 It is prohibited to park in front of the fire hydrant.

B2 Trespassing on private property is strictly prohibited.

C1 The company has a zero-tolerance policy for prohibited substances in the workplace.

C2 The sale of alcohol to minors is strictly prohibited by law.

Examples of prohibited in a Sentence

formal Smoking is strictly prohibited in this area.

informal You can't smoke here, it's prohibited.

slang No way, that's a no-go zone, smoking is prohibited.

figurative In our family, lying is prohibited, we value honesty above all else.

Grammatical Forms of prohibited

past tense

prohibited

plural

prohibited

comparative

more prohibited

superlative

most prohibited

present tense

prohibit

future tense

will prohibit

perfect tense

have prohibited

continuous tense

is prohibiting

singular

prohibited

positive degree

prohibited

infinitive

prohibit

gerund

prohibiting

participle

prohibited

Origin and Evolution of prohibited

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'prohibited' originated from the Latin word 'prohibere', which means to keep off or prevent.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'prohibited' has retained its original meaning of being forbidden or not allowed, with no significant changes in its usage or meaning.