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Vocabulary Entry
prevention
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The action of stopping something from happening or of stopping someone from doing something.
Example Sentences
"Prevention is better than cure."
"The organization focuses on cancer prevention programs."
"She emphasized the importance of disease prevention."
V
verb
To stop something from happening or to keep someone from doing something.
Example Sentences
"We must all work together to prevent any further damage."
"The vaccine was developed to prevent infectious diseases."
"He is trying to prevent the misunderstanding from escalating."