2007-07-30 04:26:23 · 5 answers · asked by A 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
1. The act of preventing or impeding.
2. A hindrance; an obstacle.
pre·vent·ed, pre·vent·ing, pre·vents
v.tr.
1. To keep from happening: took steps to prevent the strike.
2. To keep (someone) from doing something; impede: prevented us from winning.
3. Archaic To anticipate or counter in advance.
4. Archaic To come before; precede.
v.intr.
To present an obstacle: There will be a picnic if nothing prevents.
2007-07-30 04:30:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think of it as health. Get plenty of rest, drink three glasses of water a day and keep you fingers out of your mouth and eyes, besides a balanced diet and stay reasonably calm, stress kills. Oh, and abstinence until your emotionally mature and have your own income. You know you can add to the question even now, if you want?
2007-07-30 12:42:23 · answer #2 · answered by hb12 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Taking steps that are rationally conjured to avoid or minimize the chances of a possible, and usually negative, event/conditions from coming to pass.
Is there more to your question you didn't make known or clear?!
2007-07-30 11:32:56 · answer #3 · answered by ikiraf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if ur taking about sex...it means wrapping up the snake so he doesnt spit his poison!
if your talking cars...it means dont drink and drive...
if your taking weather.....it means donbt run on ice... i could go on and on and on...... hope this helps
2007-07-30 11:30:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
to stop something before it happens or gets worse
2007-07-30 11:30:24 · answer #5 · answered by rascalrand1 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋