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prevent

/prɪˈvɛnt/
pre · vent prɪ · ˈvɛnt
English Definition
v. to stop something from happening
中文释义
阻止，预防
Significado en Español
prevenir, impedir
한국어 뜻
방지하다, 예방하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ngăn chặn, phòng ngừa
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Example Sentence

Wearing a helmet can prevent injuries.

戴头盔可以预防受伤。

Synonyms
stop avert hinder
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “prevent”:

  1. A encourage
  2. B allow
  3. C cause
  4. D avert
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D — avert. “prevent” means v. to stop something from happening

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Wearing a seatbelt can ______ serious injury in a sudden car crash.

  1. A cause
  2. B prevent
  3. C allow
  4. D encourage
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B — prevent. “prevent” means v. to stop something from happening

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Common questions about “prevent”

What does “prevent” mean?

prevent — v. to stop something from happening. In Chinese: 阻止，预防.

How do you pronounce “prevent”?

prevent is pronounced /prɪˈvɛnt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: pre · vent.

How do you use “prevent” in a sentence?

Wearing a helmet can prevent injuries. (戴头盔可以预防受伤。)

What are synonyms for “prevent”?

stop, avert, hinder — all close in meaning to prevent (v. to stop something from happening).

Is “prevent” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. prevent appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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