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precautions
noun
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Divide precautions into syllables:

pre · cau · tions

How to pronounce precautions:

Definition of precautions:

precautions (noun):
care taken in advance foresight
an action taken in advance to prevent an undesirable event

Synonyms for precautions:

carecautionprotectionguardinsuranceprovisionprecaution

Antonyms for precautions:

hurtsthoughtlessnessharms

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