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      preventing

      verb

      Stress: second syllable

      Syllables: pre-vent-ing (3)

      English Definition

      Keeping something from happening or arising.

      Example Sentence

      Cleanliness is essential for preventing diseases.

      US IPA /prɪˈventɪŋ/
      UK IPA /prɪˈventɪŋ/

      Synonyms

      stopping hindering blocking averting

      Antonyms

      allowing permitting encouraging
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