Vocabulary
Avert
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
prevent or ward off (an undesirable occurrence).
Urdu meaning
ٹالنا، پھیرنا، ہٹانا
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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Since the Expanded Programme on Immunisation began in 1978, vaccines have helped avert 2.6m child deaths, protected millions of mothers and children, and contributed to a 99.8pc reduction in paralytic polio since 1994.
Dawn Editorials —
Immunity gap
— 2026-04-26
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Its diplomatic efforts to avert a protracted, wider conflict established the country as a middle power capable of shaping global geopolitics.
Dawn Editorials —
High-stakes diplomacy
— 2026-04-13
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Whatever the PTI`s future, there are still enough reasons to believe that Pakistan`s young working masses can come together to avert the dystopic scenario outlined atthe outset.
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Revolution today
— 2026-01-02
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Funding cuts call for healthcare expansion to avert disruptions in timely diagnoses and prevention support.
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HIV/AIDS warning
— 2025-12-01
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The Met Department`s call for early action must be heeded now to avert a humanitarian disaster.
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Drought warning
— 2025-11-01
Synonyms
prevent,stave off, stop, ward off; avoid, nip in the bud;forestall, head off, preclude
Antonyms
aid,assist, allow
Curator example
“talks failed to avert a rail strike”
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