Prevent Definition & Meaning
prevent
- verb
- keep from happening or arising; make impossible; "My sense of tact forbids an honest answer"; "Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project"
- stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state; "We must prevent the cancer from spreading"; "His snoring kept me from falling asleep"; "Keep the child from eating the marbles"
"Prevent" in song lyrics
See how prevent is used in real songs:
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"Kids will always be makin bids so you can't prevent"
3rd Bass — Product of the Environment (Remix) -
"Pulling swords, don't matter, if you try and prevent"
Dom Pachino f/ Chapel, NLZ — The Score -
"Always know the verbs, from the mouth that I prevent"
Dom Pachino f/ Chapel, NLZ — The Score
Words that rhyme with prevent
Usage tips for "prevent"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "prevent" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for prevent to find words that pair well.
Use "prevent" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does prevent mean?
- keep from happening or arising; make impossible; "My sense of tact forbids an honest answer"; "Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project" stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state; "We must prevent the cancer from spreading"; "His snoring kept me from falling asleep"; "Keep the child from eating the marbles"
- What part of speech is prevent?
- Prevent is a verb.
- How many definitions does prevent have?
- Prevent has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).