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Learn the meaning of avert with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.
avert
(verb)
avert
(verb)
Meaning
stop something from happening
Example
"He tried to avert the accident by slowing down."
Synonyms
preventavoidstop
Antonyms
allowpermitencourage
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Word origin
From Latin avertere, meaning to turn away.
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