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In class, we used prevention to describe what happened in the story.
What does Prevention mean?
stopping something before it happens.
Dictionary definition
The act of stopping something from happening.
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The worksheet asked students to explain prevention in an everyday example.
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During discussion, students compared how prevention changed the outcome of the situation.
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Practice the meaning of Prevention
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Question 1 of 3
Practice 1
What does prevention mean?
Prevention means stopping something before it happens.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses prevention correctly?
The correct sentence uses prevention in a way that matches its meaning.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to prevention?
Avoidance is close in meaning to prevention.
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Prevention
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pri · ven · shun · strongest beat: ven
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WordPrevention.
Partnoun.
MeaningPrevention means stopping something before it happens.
ExampleExample: In class, we used prevention to describe what happened in the story.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- pri · ven · shun
- Strongest beat
- ven
- Ending
- shun
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on ven.
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Synonyms
Words like Prevention
avoidanceSimilar meaning.
protectionSimilar meaning.
Antonyms
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causeOpposite or contrasting meaning.
allowanceOpposite or contrasting meaning.
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Prevention word family
Base word
prevention
noun
preventions
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