Prevent
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To stop something from happening or to keep someone from doing something. It involves taking action in advance to avoid an undesirable outcome.
“Regular exercise and a healthy diet can help prevent many chronic diseases.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/prəˈvɛnt/
Syllables
pre·vent
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Wordle
Contains double E and V; common PRE- prefix pattern
Scrabble
Worth 12 points; the V makes it valuable for high-scoring plays
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