Precaution

Meaning

an action taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening

a measure taken in advance to prevent harm or danger

Example Sentences

As a precaution, we should bring extra water on the hike.

You should take precaution when crossing a busy road.

Example Expressions

take precaution

Synonyms

safeguard, prevention, protection, measure, care, preventive measure, foresight

Entry 1

safeguard, prevention, protection, measure

Entry 2

safeguard, care, protection, preventive measure, foresight

Antonyms

recklessness, carelessness, negligence

Entry 1

recklessness, carelessness, negligence

Entry 2

carelessness, negligence

Collocations

take precautions, safety precaution, as a precaution, precautionary measure, take precaution, precaution against

Entry 1

take precautions, safety precaution, as a precaution, precautionary measure

Entry 2

safety precaution, precautionary measure, take precaution, precaution against