👉 To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).
Alright class, settle down now, let’s take a look, At this word ‘prevent,’ a tricky nook! The dictionary gives us clues so bright, “To stop an outcome,” shining light. Think of rain, a gloomy hue, We prevent it with a roof for you! Or maybe someone’s running fast and free, We prevent them from bumping into me! It also says, “to keep from doing something too," Like stopping mischief, just for you! So ‘prevent’ means to hold things back, you see, To stop a problem, happily! Does that make sense? Any questions arise? Let's discuss it further with thoughtful eyes!