Prevent Meaning for Kids

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What Does Prevent Mean?

Verb

To stop something from happening.
To keep someone from doing something.

Prevent — Full Explanation

Prevent means to make sure something doesn't happen. For example, you wash your hands to prevent getting sick.

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Related Words

stop keep safe not let avoid

Prevent Meaning in Other Languages

hindi

रोकथाम

roktham

रोकना

rokna

बचाना

bachana

kannada

ನಿಲ್ಲಿಸುವುದು (nillisuvudu)

nillisuvudu

ನಿಲ್ಲಿಸಲು (nillisalu)

nillisalu

ತಡೆಯಲು (tadayalu)

tadayalu

bengali

প্রতিরোধ করা

protirodh kora

রোধ করা

rodh kora

বাঁচানো

banchano

spanish

prevenir en español

prevenir

evitar en español

evitar

proteger en español

proteger

Prevent Synonyms

stop avoid

Prevent Antonyms

allow permit

Frequently Asked Questions About Prevent

What does 'prevent' mean?

To prevent means to stop something from happening.

How do you pronounce 'prevent'?

You say 'prevent' like this: pruh-vent.

What is the origin of the word 'prevent'?

The word 'prevent' comes from the Latin word 'praevenire', which means to come before.

What is the meaning of 'prevent' in Hindi?

The word 'prevent' in Hindi is 'रोकना' (Rokanā).