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preclude vs halt

halt vs preclude

preclude is not a noun while halt is a noun.

preclude is not an adjective while halt is an adjective.

preclude and halt both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
preclude No No Yes No
halt Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, halt is a hyponym of preclude; that is, halt is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than preclude:
  • preclude: keep from happening or arising; make impossible
  • halt: stop from happening or developing
Other hyponyms of preclude include inhibit, make unnecessary, save, avert, avoid, debar, deflect, fend off, forefend, forfend, head off, obviate, stave off, ward off, block, blockade, embarrass, hinder, obstruct, stymie, stymy, baffle, bilk, cross, foil, frustrate, queer, scotch, spoil, thwart, block, kibosh, stop.
preclude (noun) halt (noun)
an interruption or temporary suspension of progress or movement
the event of something ending
the state of inactivity following an interruption
preclude (adjective) halt (adjective)
disabled in the feet or legs
preclude (verb) halt (verb)
keep from happening or arising; make impossible stop the flow of a liquid
make impossible, especially beforehand come to a halt, stop moving
cause to come to an abrupt stop
stop from happening or developing
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