What is "precaution" in English? Definition and Explanations

Updated: 23-10-2024 by Wikilanguages.net
☞ share facebook ☞ share twitter

What does precaution mean in English? Meaning of precaution definition and abbreviation with examples.

EnglishEnglish
pronunciation pronunciation

What is "precaution" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "precaution": a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

Noun

  • Meaning: a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
  • Example: he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution an insurance policy is a good safeguard we let our guard down
  • Synonyms: guard precaution safeguard
  • Hyponyms: backstop security security measures
  • Hypernyms: measure step
  • Meaning of "precaution": the trait of practicing caution in advance

    Noun

  • Meaning: the trait of practicing caution in advance
  • Synonyms: precaution
  • Hypernyms: caution circumspection
  • Meaning of "precaution": judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger

    Noun

  • Meaning: judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger
  • Example: he exercised caution in opening the door he handled the vase with care
  • Synonyms: care caution forethought precaution
  • Hypernyms: judiciousness
  • Synonyms:

    protection, caution, safeguard, provision, insurance, care, circumspection, anticipation, regard, prudence, wariness, forethought, foresight, providence, discretion, safety measure, discreetness, canniness,

    Antonyms:

    harm, hurt, injury, negligence, thoughtlessness, disregard, ignorance, carelessness, hindsight, neglect,

    English

    Related Dictionary

    Read more

    English speaking countries and territories

    All Dictionary for you

    English DictionaryEnglish

    precaution in English: precaution
    🔝