"Precava" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
To bow or curve one's head or neck, typically in a show of respect or submission.
Example: The prince bowed slightly to the queen.
Synonyms: bow, curtsy, incline, stoop
Antonyms: straighten, stand up, rise
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."
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.