Cool MateMeaning of Prevention
the act of stopping something bad from happening
In simple words: Stopping something from happening.
Prevention in a sentence
- **accident/crime prevention**
- the prevention of disease
- a fire prevention officer
- a diabetes prevention programme
- Prevention is better than cure, so start looking after your heart now.
- Prevention is better than cure, so start taking care of yourself.
How to use Prevention
Used in health, safety, and risk contexts. Not typically used in casual conversation. Appropriate in formal writing and discussions about policy or health.
Grammar pattern
prevention + of + noun
Memory hint
Think of 'prevent' like wearing a seatbelt to avoid accidents.
Related words
Synonyms for Prevention
- avoidance
- stopping
- hindrance
- protection
- guarding
Common mistakes with Prevention
- Using 'preventative' instead of 'prevention'.
- Confusing 'prevention' with 'intervention'.
- Saying 'prevention of accidents' instead of just 'prevention'.
Prevention appears in
Prevention in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
الوقاية
منع حدوث شيء.
- Bengaliবাংলা
প্রতিরোধ
কিছু ঘটা থেকে থামানো।
- GermanDeutsch
Prävention
Etwas verhindern.
- SpanishEspañol
Prevención
Evitar que algo pase.
- Persianفارسی
پیشگیری
متوقف کردن وقوع چیزی.
- FrenchFrançais
Prévention
Empêcher que quelque chose n'arrive.
- Hindiहिन्दी
रोकथाम
किसी चीज़ को होने से रोकना।
- ItalianItaliano
Prevenzione
Impedire che qualcosa accada.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Prevenção
Impedir que algo aconteça.
- RussianРусский
Предотвращение
Предотвращение чего-либо.
- Urduاردو
روک تھام
کسی چیز کو ہونے سے روکنا۔
- Chinese中文
预防
阻止某事发生。
More words like Prevention
- Protection
- Guarding
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Prevention
What does Prevention mean?
Stopping something from happening.
What is the definition of Prevention?
the act of stopping something bad from happening
How do you use Prevention in a sentence?
**accident/crime prevention**
Can you give another example of Prevention?
the prevention of disease
What are synonyms for Prevention?
Common alternatives include avoidance, stopping, hindrance, protection, guarding.
What is the opposite of Prevention?
Opposite meanings include cause, risk.
What words go with Prevention?
It commonly pairs with accident, crime, disease, efforts, measures, programme/program.
What are common mistakes when using Prevention?
Using 'preventative' instead of 'prevention'. Confusing 'prevention' with 'intervention'. Saying 'prevention of accidents' instead of just 'prevention'.
How do you pronounce Prevention?
US: /["/prɪˈvenʃn/"]/, UK: /["/prɪˈvenʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Prevention?
Used in health, safety, and risk contexts. Not typically used in casual conversation. Appropriate in formal writing and discussions about policy or health.
What CEFR level is Prevention?
"Prevention" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.