Prevents

verb

To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).

Definition

  1. (verb) To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something). “I brush my teeth regularly to prevent them from turning yellow.”
  2. (verb) To take preventative measures.
  3. (verb) To come before; to precede.
  4. (verb) To outdo, surpass.
  5. (verb) To be beforehand with; to anticipate.

Word stats

  • Prevents contains 8 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 6 consonant(s).
  • It uses 7 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 13.

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What does Prevents mean?

To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).

How many letters are in Prevents?

Prevents has 8 letters.

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