Basic

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

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”:

A encourage
B avert
C cause
D allow

Show answer

B — 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.

A cause
B prevent
C allow
D encourage

Show answer

B — prevent. “prevent” means v. to stop something from happening

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 nearly 2,500 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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