What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
prohibit
Example
The school prohibits students from using their phones during class. [prohibits: verb]
Example
Smoking is prohibited in this area. [prohibited: adjective]
bar
Example
The bouncer barred the unruly patron from entering the club. [barred: verb]
Example
The company has a policy that bars employees from using social media during work hours. [bars: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Prohibit is more commonly used than bar in everyday language, especially in formal or legal contexts. Bar is less common but still widely understood.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between prohibit and bar?
Prohibit is generally considered more formal than bar, but both words can be used in formal or legal contexts.
