verb Download 🔗Share To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something). Examples : "I brush my teeth regularly to prevent them from turning yellow." action possibility outcome Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To take preventative measures. Examples : "Washing your hands frequently prevents the spread of germs. " medicine action science Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To come before; to precede. Examples : "The opening bell prevents students from being late to class. " action process Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To outdo, surpass. Examples : "Original Definition: To outdo, surpass. Sentence: "In the spelling bee, Maya prevents all other contestants by correctly spelling every word flawlessly." " achievement action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To be beforehand with; to anticipate. Examples : "My sister prevented me from going to the movie by telling me about the terrible reviews. " action process Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading