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forbidden

adjective · Level 2 · Intermediate

What does forbidden mean?

forbidden (adjective): not allowed; specifically disallowed.

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What does “forbidden” mean?

not allowed; specifically disallowed

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of short duration; happening quickly

Not quite: that's what brief means.

prepared for immediate action or use

Not quite: that's what ready means.

first in importance, degree, or rank

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