prevented
Pronunciation: [prɪˈvɛntɪd]
Word
Context: “safety”
(verb) to stop something from happening. If you prevent an accident, it means you did something to make sure it didn't occur.
Example
The safety measures prevented any injuries during the event.
Example
The heavy rain did not prevent the game from being played.
Example
What actions did you take to prevent the problem from getting worse?
Context: “obstacle”
(verb) to make it impossible for something to happen. If you prevented someone from going outside, it means you blocked or stopped them.
Example
She prevented her little brother from playing in the street.
Example
They couldn't prevent the storm from causing damage to the house.
Example
What could have been done to prevent the issue?
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