Meaning
to prevent something bad from happening; avoid:
- The last-minute agreement averted renewed fighting.
Pronunciation Practice
Grammar Forms
| Category | Form | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Verbs | V1 (Base) | avert |
| V2 (Past) | averted | |
| V3 (Participle) | averted | |
| ING (Continuous) | averting | |
| S-Form (Present) | averts | |
| Nouns | Plural Form | averts |
| Adjectives | Comparative (-er) | averter |
| Superlative (-est) | avertest |
