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SOWPODS (Collins Scrabble Words)
OTCWL2014 (NASPA Word List 2014)
TWL06 (NASPA List 2006)
SOWPODS (Collins Scrabble Words)
OTCWL2014 (NASPA Word List 2014)
TWL06 (NASPA List 2006)
"Prevent" Definition
verb-transitive
Archaic To anticipate or counter in advance.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
Archaic To come before; precede.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
To keep (someone) from doing something; impede: prevented us from winning.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
To keep from happening: took steps to prevent the strike.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
verb-intransitive
To present an obstacle: There will be a picnic if nothing prevents.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
verb
To be in readiness for (as an occasion).
Source: Merriam-Webster
To meet or satisfy in advance.
Source: Merriam-Webster
To act ahead of.
Source: Merriam-Webster
To go or arrive before.
Source: Merriam-Webster
To deprive of power or hope of acting or succeeding.
Source: Merriam-Webster
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