verb🔗ShareTo stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something)."I brush my teeth regularly to prevent them from turning yellow."outcomeactionmedicineplanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo take preventative measures."Washing your hands regularly is important for preventing the spread of germs. "medicineactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo come before; to precede."The heavy rain, preventing our outdoor picnic, forced us to eat inside instead. "actiontimeprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo outdo, surpass."Her dedication to studying is preventing everyone else in the class. "achievementactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo be beforehand with; to anticipate."The doctor is preventing the spread of the flu by giving everyone a vaccine. "actionplanprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
