As an adjective cautious
is careful; using or exercising caution; tentative.
As a noun precaution is
precaution.
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cautious English
Adjective
( en adjective)
careful; using or exercising caution; tentative
- He took a few cautious steps out the door.
Synonyms
* See also
Antonyms
* neglecting
* careless
Derived terms
* overcautious
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precaution English
Noun
( en noun)
Previous caution or care; caution previously employed to prevent mischief or secure good; as, his life was saved by precaution.
* John Henry Newman
- The ancient philosophers treasured up their supposed discoveries with miserable precaution .
A measure taken beforehand to ward off evil or secure good or success; a precautionary act.
- to take precautions against risks of accident
Derived terms
* precautionary
See also
* prevention
Verb
( en verb)
(transitive): To warn or caution beforehand. --.
(rare): To take precaution against. --.
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