precaution

🇺🇸 /prɪˈkɔːʃn/ 🇬🇧 /prɪˈkɔːʃn/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP10000CEFR-C1
noun
R

an action taken to prevent harm or danger

Wearing a helmet is a good precaution when riding a bike.

R

a method used to prevent pregnancy

Using birth control is an important precaution to avoid unwanted pregnancy.

translation

n. an action taken to prevent harm or danger; a method used to prevent pregnancy

Word Forms

Plural precautions