Banned
/bænd/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo officially forbid or prohibit.
/bænd/
To officially prohibit something.
The city banned smoking in public places.
💡 Simply: To say something is not allowed.
More Examples
He was banned from driving for six months.
How It's Used
"The government banned the sale of the dangerous drug."
"The social media platform banned the user for violating its terms of service."
Officially forbidden or prohibited.
/bænd/
Officially prohibited.
The banned substance is illegal in many countries.
💡 Simply: Not allowed.
More Examples
That website is banned in this country.
How It's Used
"The banned book was hidden away on the bookshelf."
From Middle English *banned*, past participle of *bannen* "to proclaim, pronounce, summon, curse", from Old English *bannan* "to proclaim, summon, curse". Ultimately of Germanic origin.
The word 'ban' has been used for centuries, originally referring to pronouncements or proclamations by authorities.
Memory tip
Think of a 'ban' as a barrier or blockade.
Word Origin
"to proclaim, summon, curse"