CEFR B1

prevented

verb

Meaning

Stopped someone or something from doing something or from happening.

Examples

The security guard prevented the intruder from entering the building.
His injury prevented him from playing in the final match.

Synonyms: stopped, hindered, obstructed, deterred, averted

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prevented (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /prɪˈventɪd/

Definition

Stopped someone or something from doing something or from happening.

Examples

The security guard prevented the intruder from entering the building.
His injury prevented him from playing in the final match.
Good communication prevented misunderstandings between the team members.

How to Use prevented

prevent from (prepositional phrase): To stop someone or something from doing something. — "The heavy rain prevented us from going to the beach."
preventative (collocation): Used to describe actions or measures taken in advance to stop something undesirable from happening. — "We need to take preventative action against the spread of the disease."

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