Prevents Uncommon

Origin: Latin prefix pre-

Definition, synonyms and related words

Definitions

Verb

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of prevent

"The heavy rain prevents us from playing soccer today."

In plain English: To prevent something means to stop it from happening before it can start.

"The sunscreen helps prevent sunburn on hot days."

Example Sentences

"The sunscreen helps prevent sunburn on hot days." verb

"Wearing sunscreen prevents sunburn on hot summer days." verb

"The lock prevents anyone from entering the room without a key." verb

"Regular exercise prevents many health problems in later life." verb