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English to English noun
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a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc. |  | Example: he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution
an insurance policy is a good safeguard
we let our guard down
source: wordnet30
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the trait of practicing caution in advance | | source: wordnet30
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judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger | | Example: he exercised caution in opening the door
he handled the vase with care
source: wordnet30
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Previous caution or care; caution previously employed to prevent mischief or secure good; as, his life was saved by precaution. | | source: webster1913 verb
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To warn or caution beforehand. | | source: webster1913
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