Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Avert.
How to pronounce avert:
UK
Avert - as a verb
Prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; to protect from or to keep away anything undesirable; to ward off
Example: "Let's avoid a confrontation"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
avoid9debar8deflect13fend offforefend15forfend14head offobviate12stave offward offTurn away or aside
Example: "They averted their eyes when the king entered"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
turn awayExample Sentences
"He tried to avert his eyes from the gruesome scene."
"The driver swerved to avert a collision with the oncoming car."
"We must take action to avert a potential disaster."
"She wore sunglasses to avert the sun's glare."
"The government passed several laws to avert an economic crisis."
Word Game Points
Is AVERT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, avert is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
AVERT has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is AVERT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, avert is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordAVERT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is AVERT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, avert is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordAVERT has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
