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- [pri-kaw-shuh n]
- /prɪˈkɔ ʃən/
- /prɪˈkɔː.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pri-kaw-shuh n]
- /prɪˈkɔ ʃən/
Definitions of precaution word
- noun precaution a measure taken in advance to avert possible evil or to secure good results. 1
- noun precaution caution employed beforehand; prudent foresight. 1
- verb with object precaution to forewarn; put on guard. 1
- noun precaution preventive measure 1
- noun precaution caution, prudence 1
- countable noun precaution A precaution is an action that is intended to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening. 0
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Origin of precaution
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
First recorded in 1595-1605, precaution is from the Late Latin word praecautiōn- (stem of praecautiō). See pre-, caution
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Parts of speech for Precaution
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
precaution popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
precaution usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for precaution
noun precaution
- build-up — the physical structure, especially of a person; physique; figure: He had a strong build.
- calculation — A calculation is something that you think about and work out mathematically. Calculation is the process of working something out mathematically.
- canniness — the quality of being canny
- carefulness — cautious in one's actions: Be careful when you cross the street.
- cautiousness — showing, using, or characterized by caution: a cautious man; To be cautious is often to show wisdom.
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