|
|
pre·cau·tion
 precaution
 |
|
- pronunciation:
- prih
kaw
sh
 n
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an action or measure taken beforehand to avoid or prevent a dangerous circumstance, or to ensure a favorable result.
She took the necessary precautions to avoid being caught.The acrobats always use a net as a precaution.- synonyms:
- hedge, providence, provision
- similar words:
- defense, insurance, pains, protection, prudence
|
| definition 2: |
care or caution taken in advance; foresight.
Realizing he could have been badly injured, he was thankful for his precaution.- synonyms:
- circumspection, foresight, provision
- similar words:
- care, caution, chariness, forethought, preparation, prudence
|
adjective + (n.)precaution
added,
additional,
adequate,
alert,
appropriate,
aseptic,
basic,
careful,
certain,
defensive,
efficient,
elaborate,
extensive,
extra,
extraordinary,
extreme,
far,
following,
heightened,
hygienic,
insufficient,
interim,
necessary,
normal,
optimal,
patient,
proper,
prudent,
reasonable,
ritual,
sanitary,
sensible,
simple,
special,
standard,
strict,
sufficient,
universal,
unnecessary,
usual,
wise
[See all][See only the most frequent]
verb + (n.)precaution
advise, disclose, evacuate, heed, observe, recommend, take, urge
(n.)precaution
+ verb
adhere, alert, assure, avoid, ensure, implement, institute, insure, lock, minimize, prevent, protect, safeguard, shield, undertake
noun + (n.)precaution
adherence, antibiotic, barrier, common-sense, glove, hazard, incentive, latex, mandate, medication, patience, radiation, routine, safety, security, tenant, warning
|
The word precaution
contains the following part:
pre-
Latin
prefix
that means before
  Example words:
preamble, prearrange, precaution, precede, preclude, preconceive, precook, precursor, predate, predetermine, predict, predictable, prediction, preface, prefect, prefer, preferable, preference, prefix, preheat, prejudice, premonition, prescriptible, present1, preside, president
- synonyms:
- pro-2, ante-
- antonyms:
- post-
|