noun#8,001 by frequency
precaution
/pɹiːˈkɔːʃən/
A measure taken beforehand to ward off evil or secure good or success; a precautionary act
- plural
- precautions
Meanings
- 1
A measure taken beforehand to ward off evil or secure good or success; a precautionary act
I didn't take any precautions.
Tatoeba · CK · CC BY 2.0 FR
We have to take precautions.
Tatoeba · CK · CC BY 2.0 FR
- 2
Previous caution or care; caution previously employed to prevent misfortune or to secure goodrare