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preventionthe action of stopping something from happening or arising

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the action of stopping something from happening or arising

Pronunciation (IPA): /prɪˈvenʃən/

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother's prevention strategy against aging is to avoid mirrors completely.
  • The school's bullying prevention program includes teaching kids how to use their words as weapons... wait, that doesn't sound right.
  • Prevention of workplace accidents requires proper safety equipment and training.

prevention

NOUN

[/prɪˈvenʃən/]

the action of stopping something from happening or arising

the action of stopping something from happening or arising
💡 Concept

the action of stopping something from happening or arising

Prevention invention draws attention at the convention!
🎵 Rhyme

Prevention invention draws attention at the convention!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/prɪˈvenʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/prɪˈvenʃən/

🌳Etymology

Prefixpre--
Rootvent
Suffix--ion

🎵Rhyme

conventioninventionattentiondetention
convention
invention
attention
detention

🔗Collocations

disease prevention
crime prevention
fire prevention
prevention measures
accident prevention
prevention program

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother's prevention strategy against aging is to avoid mirrors completely.

😄 Fun example

The school's bullying prevention program includes teaching kids how to use their words as weapons... wait, that doesn't sound right.

Prevention of workplace accidents requires proper safety equipment and training.

The company invested heavily in cybersecurity prevention measures.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

precautionprotectionsafeguardingprophylaxis

Antonyms

causationpromotionencouragement

Related

preventpreventivepreventableprecautionary

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