1. Noun
The act of going, or state of being, before.
2. Noun
Anticipation; esp., anticipation of needs or wishes; hence, precaution; forethought.
3. Noun
The act of preventing or hindering; obstruction of action, access, or approach; thwarting.
4. Noun
Prejudice; prepossession.
5. Noun
Steps taken to avoid illness or reduce its effects.
Action intended to stop disease, injury or another adverse outcome from occurring or worsening.
“Vaccination is an important form of prevention.”
6. Noun
the act of preventing; "there was no bar against leaving"; "money was allocated to study the cause and prevention of influenza"
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