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averted

 

[ əˈvɜːrtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

preventing something

Averted is the past tense of avert, which means to turn away or prevent something from happening. It often refers to avoiding negative outcomes or dangers through proactive measures.

Synonyms

avoided, prevented, stopped, turned away

Examples of usage

  • She averted her eyes from the disturbing scene.
  • The quick actions of the firefighter averted a major disaster.
  • They averted a crisis by implementing new safety protocols.

Translations

Translations of the word "averted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 evitado

🇮🇳 टाला हुआ

🇩🇪 abgewendet

🇮🇩 dihindari

🇺🇦 усунений

🇵🇱 uniknięty

🇯🇵 回避された

🇫🇷 évité

🇪🇸 evitado

🇹🇷 kaçınmış

🇰🇷 피한

🇸🇦 تجنب

🇨🇿 odvrácený

🇸🇰 odvrátený

🇨🇳 避免的

🇸🇮 odvrnjen

🇮🇸 forðast

🇰🇿 алдын ала алынған

🇬🇪 დანიშნული

🇦🇿 qaçırılmış

🇲🇽 evitado

Etymology

The word 'avert' originates from the Latin word 'avertere,' which means 'to turn away.' It is composed of the prefix 'a-' indicating 'away' and 'vertere,' which means 'to turn.' The usage of 'avert' in English dates back to the late Middle Ages, maintaining its core meaning related to avoiding or turning aside from something undesirable. In modern contexts, 'averted' is often used in discussions about accidents, crises, or negative consequences, highlighting the importance of preventive actions. As language evolved, so did the nuances of 'avert,' making it a versatile term commonly used in both spoken and written English.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,529, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.