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precautionary

adjective

taken in advance to protect against possible danger or failure

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Word length
13
Starts with
P
Ends with
Y
Contains
RE
Scrabble score
20
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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adjective

  1. taken in advance to protect against possible danger or failure

    “gave precautionary advice”

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gave precautionary advice
I would take precautionary steps to keep him away

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