Word adjective
banned
adj.
US /ˈbænd/ UK /bˈænd/ banned
Definition
- 01 B1 Intermediate
not allowed because of an official rule or law.
prohibited by official decree, law, or institutional rule.
Simple“The use of plastic bags is now banned in many cities to protect the environment.”
In context“The committee released a list of banned substances that athletes are strictly prohibited from using during the competition.”
Usageoften used as a predicative adjective after the verb 'to be'
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Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Common
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