averted
word · lemma: avert
Definition
Averted means something was prevented from happening, or attention/eyes were turned away from something.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in formal or written English. 'Averted' is common for crises, accidents, or disasters ('a crisis was averted'), and also for describing turning eyes/attention away ('he averted his eyes'). Not used in casual everyday speech.
Spanish: evitado - desviado (la mirada)Portuguese (BR): evitado - desviado (o olhar)Portuguese (PT): evitado - desviado (o olhar)Chinese (Simplified): 避免 - 转移（目光）Chinese (Traditional): 避免 - 轉移（目光）Hindi: टाला गया - मोड़ी (नज़र)Arabic: تَجَنَّبَ - صرف (النظر)
Example Sentences
The accident was averted by quick thinking.
basic
He averted his eyes during the scary part of the movie.
basic
A major crisis was averted by the new plan.
basic
She quickly averted her face when she saw the camera.
natural
Thanks to the firefighters, disaster was narrowly averted.
natural
He averted his attention to avoid getting involved.
natural