Simple meaning
What does Prevent mean?
Prevent means stop something before it happens.
Dictionary definition
To stop something from happening, or to keep it from getting worse.
Example sentences
Prevent in a sentence
easy
Helmets help prevent injuries.
medium
Planning ahead can prevent confusion.
hard
Checking sources can prevent mistakes in research writing.
Synonyms
Words like Prevent
stopUse for blocking an event or action.
avoidUse when actions keep problems from occurring.
Antonyms
Opposite words
Word family
Prevent word family
Base word
prevent
noun
prevention
The action of stopping problems beforehand.
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Practice 1
What does prevent mean?
Preventing means taking action before a problem occurs.
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