precaution
Elementary/prɪˈkɔːʃən/
- noun
- An action taken to prevent possible problems
precaution in a sentence
- “Wearing helmets is a precaution while biking.”
- “Be sure to follow the usual safety precautions when cooking outdoors.”
- “When driving, she always wears her seatbelt as a precaution.”
- “Every home owner should take precautions against fire.”
What does “precaution” mean?
precaution (noun) means an action taken to prevent possible problems. It is pronounced /prɪˈkɔːʃən/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "precaution" mean?
- precaution (noun) means: An action taken to prevent possible problems
- How do you pronounce "precaution"?
- "precaution" is pronounced /prɪˈkɔːʃən/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "precaution" in a sentence?
- Here is "precaution" used in a sentence: Wearing helmets is a precaution while biking.
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