prevented
word · lemma: prevent
/pɹiˈvɛnɪd/
/pɹɪvˈɛntɪd/
Definition
Stopped something from happening or made it impossible for an event or action to occur.
Usage & Nuances
"Prevented" is the past tense and past participle of "prevent." Common collocations: "prevented from doing," "prevented by," "prevented the accident." Used in formal and informal contexts, often with negative outcomes avoided.
Spanish: evitar - impedirPortuguese (BR): impedir - evitarPortuguese (PT): impedir - evitarChinese (Simplified): 阻止 - 防止Chinese (Traditional): 阻止 - 防止Hindi: रोकना - बाधित करनाArabic: منع - حال دونBengali: রোধ করা - প্রতিরোধ করাRussian: предотвратить - помешатьJapanese: 防ぐ - 阻止するVietnamese: ngăn chặn - ngăn ngừaKorean: 막다 - 방지하다Turkish: önlemek - engellemekUrdu: روک دینا - منع کرناIndonesian: mencegah - menghalangi
Example Sentences
She prevented the dog from running into the street.
basic
Rain prevented the game from starting on time.
basic
He was prevented from entering the building.
basic
Luckily, quick thinking prevented a serious accident.
natural
The rules have prevented a lot of confusion in the past.
natural
If I hadn't intervened, nothing would have prevented that mistake.
natural