Precaution Definition & Meaning
precaution
- noun
- a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.; "he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution"; "an insurance policy is a good safeguard"; "we let our guard down"
- the trait of practicing caution in advance
- judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger; "he exercised caution in opening the door"; "he handled the vase with care"
"Precaution" in song lyrics
See how precaution is used in real songs:
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"However, sometimes you can take too much precaution"
Afroman — Just My Paranoia -
"Gotta take precaution"
Benzino f/ Fatal Hussein — Redemption (Rosary) -
"This might be dangerous, so please proceed with precaution"
Boogiemonsters — Mark of the Beast II (R.S.V.)
Words that rhyme with precaution
Usage tips for "precaution"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "precaution" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for precaution to find words that pair well.
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- What does precaution mean?
- a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.; "he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution"; "an insurance policy is a good safeguard"; "we let our guard down" the trait of practicing caution in advance judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger; "he exercised caution in opening the door"; "he handled the vase with care"
- What part of speech is precaution?
- Precaution is a noun.
- How many definitions does precaution have?
- Precaution has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).