pre·cau·tion
 precaution
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- pronunciation:
- prih
kaw
sh
n
- features:
- Word Parts
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noun |
| definition: |
something done beforehand to avoid or prevent a danger or harm; something done to make sure everything goes well.
The trapeze artist always used a net as a precaution.- synonyms:
- provision
- similar words:
- defense, insurance, pains, protection, prudence
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The word precaution
contains the following part:
pre-
Latin
prefix
that means
before
Example words:
precaution,
precede,
predict,
prediction,
preface,
prefer,
preference,
prefix,
prejudice,
present1,
preside,
president
- synonyms:
- pro-2, ante-
- antonyms:
- post-