Word Meaning

Meaning of prevent

- To go before; to precede; hence, to go before as a guide; to direct.
- To be beforehand with; to anticipate.
- To intercept; to hinder; to frustrate; to stop; to thwart.
- To come before the usual time.

Crossword clue for prevent

- Hinder
- jam up
- Keep from happening
- Keep from occurring