What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unallow
Example
Smoking is unallowed in this building. [unallowed: adjective]
Example
The company policy unallows the use of personal devices during work hours. [unallows: verb]
forbid
Example
My parents forbid me from going out after dark. [forbid: verb]
Example
The sign forbids parking on this street. [forbids: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Forbid is more commonly used than unallow in everyday language. Forbid is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while unallow is less common and may sound awkward or unfamiliar to some speakers.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unallow and forbid?
While unallow is typically associated with a neutral or informal tone, forbid is more versatile and can be employed in various formality levels, allowing it to be used in both formal and informal contexts.
