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Exam: IELTS

forbearing

IPA: /fɔːrˈbɛərɪŋ/

KK: /fɔrˈbɛrɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone who is patient and tolerant, especially in difficult situations.

Example: Despite the challenges, she remained forbearing and understanding with her team.

verb

Definition: To hold back or restrain oneself from doing something, especially something that one has a right to do.

Example: She was forbearing in her response, choosing not to react angrily to the criticism.

forbid

IPA: /fərˈbɪd/

KK: /fərˈbɪd/

transitive verb

Definition: To tell someone that they are not allowed to do something or that something is not allowed.

Example: The teacher will forbid students from using their phones during the exam.

forbiddance

IPA: /fərˈbɪd.əns/

KK: /fərˈbɪd.əns/

noun

Definition: A rule or order that prevents someone from doing something.

Example: The forbiddance of smoking in public places has improved air quality.

forbidden

IPA: /fərˈbɪdən/

KK: /fɚˈbɪdən/

adjective

Definition: Not allowed or permitted by rules or laws.

Example: The students were warned not to enter the forbidden area of the school.

verb

Definition: Not allowed or permitted; something that is prohibited.

Example: The rules state that smoking is forbidden in the building.

forbidding

IPA: /fərˈbɪdɪŋ/

KK: /fərˈbɪdɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Having a threatening or unwelcoming appearance that makes people feel uneasy or discouraged.

Example: The forbidding castle loomed over the village, making everyone feel nervous.

forbiddingly

IPA: /fərˈbɪdɪŋli/

KK: /fərˈbɪdɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that makes something seem unwelcoming or threatening.

Example: The dark clouds loomed forbiddingly over the town, signaling a storm.

forbode

IPA: //fɔːrˈboʊd//

KK: /fɔrˈboʊd/

noun

Definition: A command or rule that prevents something from happening or makes it forbidden.

Example: The teacher issued a forbode against using phones in class.

verb

Definition: To indicate or warn about something that will happen in the future, especially something bad.

Example: The dark clouds seemed to forbode a storm coming our way.

forboding

IPA: /fɔːrˈboʊdɪŋ/

KK: /fɔrˈboʊdɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Serving as a warning of something bad that may happen in the future.

Example: The dark clouds in the sky gave a forboding feeling about the storm.

verb

Definition: To indicate or predict that something bad will happen in the future.

Example: The dark clouds seemed to forebode a storm coming our way.

force

IPA: /fɔːrs/

KK: /fɔrs/

noun

Definition: A group of people or resources organized for a specific purpose, or the ability to influence or affect something.

Example: The police force worked together to ensure the safety of the community.

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone do something against their will or to use strength to make something happen.

Example: The teacher had to force the students to pay attention during the lecture.

forced

IPA: /fɔrst/

KK: /fɔrst/

adjective

Definition: Something that is done against someone's will or is not natural; it is imposed or required by circumstances.

Example: The team had to make a forced decision due to the time constraints.

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