averted
[əˈvɜːtɪd]
[əˈvɝtɪd]
Averted means turned away or prevented from happening.
When someone says an accident was averted, they usually mean that it didn't happen because something else happened first - like brakes were applied or someone stepped in to stop it. For example, if a driver saw a car swerving into their lane, they might take evasive action and avoid the crash. Averted can also mean stopped or ended an unpleasant situation before it goes too far. If a conflict between friends is about to get out of hand, one person might say "Let's avert this argument" to calm things down.
How common is "averted"?
Word averted is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in magazine texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in magazine texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
verb
To turn aside or away.
Example: To avert the eyes from an object.
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adjective
Turned away, especially as an expression of feeling; also, offended; unpropitious.
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