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cross vs forbid

forbid vs cross

cross is a noun but forbid is not a noun.

cross is an adjective but forbid is not an adjective.

cross and forbid both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cross Yes Yes Yes No
forbid No No Yes No
As verbs, forbid is a hypernym of cross; that is, forbid is a word with a broader meaning than cross:
  • cross: hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
  • forbid: keep from happening or arising; make impossible
Other hypernyms of cross include foreclose, forestall, preclude, prevent.
cross (noun) forbid (noun)
(genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids
(genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species
a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece
a marking that consists of lines that cross each other
any affliction that causes great suffering
cross (adjective) forbid (adjective)
extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis
annoyed and irritable
cross (verb) forbid (verb)
breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties command against
trace a line through or across keep from happening or arising; make impossible
travel across or pass over
meet and pass
meet at a point
fold so as to resemble a cross
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
to cover or extend over an area or time period
Difference between cross and forbid

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