Looking for the meaning of the word AVERT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of AVERT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Avert
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘divert or deter someone from a place or a course of action’): from Latin avertere, from ab- ‘from’ + vertere ‘to turn’; reinforced by Old French avertir
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈvəːt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
turn away (one's eyes or thoughts)
Short Definition:turn away
Examples:- she averted her eyes while we made stilted conversation
Definition:
prevent or ward off (an undesirable occurrence)
Short Definition:prevent or ward off
Examples:- talks failed to avert a rail strike
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