IELTS Speaking · Vocabulary
prevention
noun/prɪˈvenʃn/Band 6
Last updated 21 July 2026
In short
“prevention” is a Band 6 noun that means the action of stopping something from happening, especially disease. Below you'll find its pronunciation, natural example sentences, synonyms and antonyms, and the collocations that help you use it accurately in the IELTS Speaking test.
Meaning
The action of stopping something from happening, especially disease.
Example sentences
Natural, spoken examples at the level an examiner rewards.
- “Prevention is better than cure.”
- “Health campaigns focus on the prevention of disease.”
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms
avoidancedeterrence
Antonyms
treatmentcure
Collocations & common phrases
Word partners that make your usage sound natural — the difference between knowing a word and using it well.
Collocations
disease preventioncrime preventionprevention measures
Common phrases
prevention is better than cure
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Frequently asked questions
What does “prevention” mean?
The action of stopping something from happening, especially disease.
How do you use “prevention” in a sentence?
For example: “Prevention is better than cure.”
What are some synonyms for “prevention”?
Synonyms include avoidance, deterrence.
Is “prevention” good vocabulary for IELTS Speaking?
Yes. It is Band 6 vocabulary, and collocations such as disease prevention, crime prevention, prevention measures help you use it naturally. Reaching for precise, less common words like this is exactly what lifts your Lexical Resource score.
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