English noun: precaution | |||
1. | precaution (act) a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc. | ||
Samples | He put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution. An insurance policy is a good safeguard. We let our guard down. | ||
Synonyms | guard, safeguard | ||
Broader (hypernym) | measure, step | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | backstop, security, security measures | ||
2. | precaution (attribute) the trait of practicing caution in advance | ||
Broader (hypernym) | caution, circumspection | ||
3. | precaution (cognition) judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger | ||
Samples | He exercised caution in opening the door. He handled the vase with care. | ||
Synonyms | care, caution, forethought | ||
Broader (hypernym) | judiciousness | ||