prevent
prevent
stop from happening
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prevent usage examples
Good drainage and barriers can prevent gardens from flooding after heavy rain.
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prevent belongs to the topic "Climate and Ecology". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
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Emergency crews stopped the oil leak before it spread further.
Farmers changed practices to avoid soil erosion.
to turn away or prevent something bad, often used with disasters or crises
International aid helped avert a humanitarian crisis after the flood.
to make impossible beforehand; formal and decisive
Design changes preclude further contamination of the groundwater.
A temporary dam was built to block contaminated water from reaching the lake.
to prohibit by rule or authority; emphasizes official prohibition
The council decided to forbid clear-cutting in the protected area.
to make something more difficult or slow progress, not necessarily stop it
Heavy rains hindered the replanting efforts in the marshland.
to obstruct or delay progress; somewhat formal, emphasizes slowing
Lack of funding can impede long-term conservation projects.
to discourage or dissuade, reducing the likelihood of an action
Strict fines are intended to deter illegal dumping of waste.
to remove the need or difficulty beforehand; formal and literary
Improved design obviated the need for costly remediation later.
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How is prevent different from related words?
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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Questions about this word
prevent meaning: what does it mean?
stop from happening
prevent pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
prevent is pronounced as /prɪˈvɛnt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
prevent definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Regular checks on pipes help prevent leaks that could harm rivers. Translation: Регулярные проверки труб помогают предотвращать протечки, которые могли бы повредить рекам.
Is prevent part of Climate and Ecology vocabulary?
Yes, prevent can be learned in the Climate and Ecology topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is prevent part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, prevent can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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