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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

prevents

/prɪˈvɛnt/ verb · British & US
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What does prevents mean?

verb

To prevent something means to stop it from happening or to make it impossible. It can also mean to stop someone from doing something.

Example

"The new safety feature prevents the car from crashing in case of an emergency."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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