prevent

verb

pre·vent pri-ˈvent How to pronounce prevent (audio)

prevented; preventing; prevents

transitive verb

: to keep from happening or existing

steps to prevent war

: to hold or keep back : hinder, stop

—often used with from

: to deprive of power or hope of acting or succeeding

archaic

: to be in readiness for (something, such as an occasion)

: to meet or satisfy in advance

: to act ahead of

: to go or arrive before

intransitive verb

: to interpose an obstacle

preventability

pri-ˌven-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce prevent (audio)

noun

preventable adjective

or less commonly preventible

pri-ˈven-tə-bəl How to pronounce prevent (audio)

preventer noun

Example Sentences

Seatbelts in cars often prevent serious injuries. Can exercise and a healthy diet prevent heart disease? The accident could have been prevented. He grabbed my arm to prevent me from falling. Bad weather prevented us from leaving. How are you going to prevent him from finding out about the party? See More

Recent Examples on the Web Specifically, the Bengals could see more two-high safety looks to prevent explosive plays and force their talented offense to dink-and-dunk the ball down the field.

Andrew Gillis, cleveland, 7 Sep. 2022 Prickles are thought to have evolved to prevent water loss and to protect the plant from pathogens and injury from animals — although my puppy is determined to disprove that last theory.

Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Sep. 2022 The brief argues granting the motion to dismiss will prevent unnecessary expense and burden and will further the interest of judicial economy and efficiency.

Ron Wood, Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2022 This year’s Inflation Reduction Act provided a further boost to water systems, including funds to improve water access in vulnerable communities, prevent storm water runoff and mitigate drought.

Brady Dennis And Sarah Kaplan, Anchorage Daily News, 1 Sep. 2022 There's also this Calphalon two-piece set, whose 8- and 10-inch nonstick pans prevent food from sticking and make cleanup a breeze.

Sanah Faroke, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2022 However, Hardie Board fiber cement siding, which provides an authentically traditional look while helping to prevent damage from impacts and rot, was used instead.

James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 26 Aug. 2022 The store is supposed to prevent and automatically cancel orders that don't match your original configuration, preventing upgrades.

Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 26 Aug. 2022 Use acid-free tissue to cover the gown and pad the folds to prevent creases and further splitting.

Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	preventability
释义	prevent verb pre·vent pri-ˈvent prevented; preventing; prevents transitive verb 1 : to keep from happening or existing steps to prevent war 2 : to hold or keep back : hinder, stop —often used with from 3 : to deprive of power or hope of acting or succeeding 4 archaic a : to be in readiness for (something, such as an occasion) b : to meet or satisfy in advance c : to act ahead of d : to go or arrive before intransitive verb : to interpose an obstacle preventability pri-ˌven-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē noun preventable adjective or less commonly preventible pri-ˈven-tə-bəl preventer noun Synonyms avert forestall head off help obviate preclude stave off See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Seatbelts in cars often prevent serious injuries. Can exercise and a healthy diet prevent heart disease? The accident could have been prevented. He grabbed my arm to prevent me from falling. Bad weather prevented us from leaving. How are you going to prevent him from finding out about the party? See More Recent Examples on the Web Specifically, the Bengals could see more two-high safety looks to prevent explosive plays and force their talented offense to dink-and-dunk the ball down the field. Andrew Gillis, cleveland, 7 Sep. 2022 Prickles are thought to have evolved to prevent water loss and to protect the plant from pathogens and injury from animals — although my puppy is determined to disprove that last theory. Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Sep. 2022 The brief argues granting the motion to dismiss will prevent unnecessary expense and burden and will further the interest of judicial economy and efficiency. Ron Wood, Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2022 This year’s Inflation Reduction Act provided a further boost to water systems, including funds to improve water access in vulnerable communities, prevent storm water runoff and mitigate drought. Brady Dennis And Sarah Kaplan, Anchorage Daily News, 1 Sep. 2022 There's also this Calphalon two-piece set, whose 8- and 10-inch nonstick pans prevent food from sticking and make cleanup a breeze. Sanah Faroke, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2022 However, Hardie Board fiber cement siding, which provides an authentically traditional look while helping to prevent damage from impacts and rot, was used instead. James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 26 Aug. 2022 The store is supposed to prevent and automatically cancel orders that don't match your original configuration, preventing upgrades. Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 26 Aug. 2022 Use acid-free tissue to cover the gown and pad the folds to prevent creases and further splitting. Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, to anticipate, from Latin praeventus, past participle of praevenire to come before, anticipate, forestall, from prae- + venire to come — more at come First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4c Kids Definition prevent verb pre·vent pri-ˈvent prevented; preventing 1 : to keep from happening Helmets help to prevent injuries. 2 : to hold or keep back Bad weather prevented us from leaving. preventability noun as in improbability Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance improbability unlikelihood unlikeliness uncertainty dubiousness doubtfulness Antonyms & Near Antonyms inevitability likelihood certainty inevitableness probability ineluctability inexorability relentlessness inexorableness See More
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prevent

verb

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Example Sentences

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verb

noun