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prevent vs halt

halt vs prevent

prevent is not a noun while halt is a noun.

prevent is not an adjective while halt is an adjective.

prevent and halt both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
prevent No No Yes No
halt Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, halt is a hyponym of prevent; that is, halt is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than prevent:
  • prevent: keep from happening or arising; make impossible
  • halt: stop from happening or developing
Other hyponyms of prevent 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.
prevent (noun) halt (noun)
an interruption or temporary suspension of progress or movement
the event of something ending
the state of inactivity following an interruption
prevent (adjective) halt (adjective)
disabled in the feet or legs
prevent (verb) halt (verb)
stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state stop the flow of a liquid
keep from happening or arising; make impossible come to a halt, stop moving
cause to come to an abrupt stop
stop from happening or developing
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