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IELTS word

precaution

/prɪˈkɑː.ʃən/noun

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English definition

an action taken to prevent a possible problem

Common phrases / collocations

  1. safety precaution
  2. take precautions
  3. extra precaution

Example sentences

  1. 1.

    She wore a helmet as a precaution.

  2. 2.

    They took precautions before the storm.

  3. 3.

    Washing hands is a useful precaution.

Visual learning

See the meaning

A cyclist puts on a helmet before leaving on a busy road.
an action taken to prevent a possible problem
1road may be risky
2helmet goes on first
road may be risky→helmet goes on first