Prevented: meaning, definitions and examples
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prevented
[ prɪˈvɛntɪd ]
action taken
Prevented is the past tense of the verb 'prevent,' which means to stop something from happening or to keep someone from doing something. It is often used in contexts where action is taken to avoid a negative outcome. For example, a barrier can prevent accidents, or a decision may prevent a problem from escalating. It implies a proactive measure to hinder an event or situation.
Synonyms
forbid, hinder, obstruct, prohibit, stop.
Examples of usage
- The rain prevented us from going for a hike.
- He was prevented from entering the building.
- Proper precautions can prevent disasters.
- The vaccine prevented the spread of the disease.
Translations
Translations of the word "prevented" in other languages:
🇵🇹 preveniu
🇮🇳 रोकना
🇩🇪 verhindert
🇮🇩 mencegah
🇺🇦 запобіг
🇵🇱 zapobiegł
🇯🇵 防止された
🇫🇷 prévenu
🇪🇸 previno
🇹🇷 önlendi
🇰🇷 방지된
🇸🇦 مُنِعَ
🇨🇿 zabráněno
🇸🇰 zabránil
🇨🇳 防止
🇸🇮 preprečeno
🇮🇸 varin
🇰🇿 алдын алды
🇬🇪 დააპროტესტა
🇦🇿 qadağan edildi
🇲🇽 prevenido
Etymology
The word 'prevent' comes from the Latin word 'praeventus', which is the past participle of 'praevenire', meaning 'to come before'. The prefix 'prae-' means 'before', and 'venire' means 'to come'. This indicates the action of stopping something before it happens. The term made its way into Middle English in the late 14th century through Old French 'prevenir', carrying the same meaning of obstructing or stopping something. As it evolved, 'prevented' began to be used in various contexts, indicating various forms of intervention aimed at stopping adverse events or actions from occurring. Today, it is commonly used in legal, medical, and everyday vernacular to signify measures taken to avert negative consequences.