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prudent

Adjective

IPA /ˈpruːdənt/

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Sensible and careful when making decisions, especially because you are thinking about possible risks or what may happen later.

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prudent/ˈpruːdənt/

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It is prudent to check the weather before a long walk.
Keeping a spare copy of your work is a prudent precaution.

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prudent — Sensible and careful when making decisions, especially because you are thinking about possible risks or what may happen later.

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From Latin prudens, meaning far-sighted, a shortened form of providens.

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Prudently is the adverb: plan prudently or spend prudently.

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