"Precautious" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Cautious and careful in order to avoid harm, danger, or difficulty.
Example: "She was a very precautious driver, always checking her mirrors and the road ahead."
Used in reference to circumstances or statements that are morally auspicious, favorable, or hopeful, seemingly auspicious or favorable; also, relating to, resembling, or tending towards prayer or petition.<br><br>Example: "The precatory phrase 'innocent until proven guilty' emphasizes the notion that one should not be presumed guilty without evidence."
A cautionary measure taken to prevent something from happening or to minimize its impact.<br><br>Example: "Taking precautions when handling chemicals is crucial to avoid accidents."
To bow or curve one's head or neck, typically in a show of respect or submission.<br><br>Example: The prince bowed slightly to the queen.<br><br>Synonyms: bow, curtsy, incline, stoop<br><br>Antonyms: straighten, stand up, rise
Precedence refers to the order of priority or importance given to different things, such as events, activities, or rules, in a situation or program. It can also refer to the priority given to one thing over others in a hierarchical or sequential manner.<br><br>For example:<br><br> In mathematics, precedence refers to the order in which operations are performed in an expression, such as multiplication and division having higher precedence than addition and subtraction.<br> In law, precedence can refer to an earlier court decision or case used as a basis for a similar case.<br> In programming, precedence refers to the order in which statements are executed in a computer program.<br><br>The word "precedence" can also be used as an adjective, for example:<br><br> Time took precedence over money in her decision-making process.<br> Her decision had precedence over all other issues.<br><br>The term is often used in formal or official contexts, but it can also be used in everyday language to convey a sense of priority or importance.