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precautions vs attentions

Both 'precautions' and 'attentions' are correct words, but they are used in different contexts. 'Precautions' is commonly used to refer to actions taken to prevent something undesirable from happening, while 'attentions' is used to describe the act of paying close regard or consideration to something or someone.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 1016 views

precautions

This is a correct term commonly used in English to refer to actions taken to prevent something undesirable from happening.

Use 'precautions' when referring to measures taken in advance to prevent harm or ensure safety.

Examples:

Always take precautions before going on a hike in the mountains.
He failed to take the necessary precautions before starting the experiment.
The company has implemented strict precautions to ensure the safety of its employees.
Please follow all safety precautions when using the equipment.
It's important to take precautions to prevent the spread of the virus.

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Other precautions Premenopausal women have received rosiglitazone during clinical studies.
Usual precautions regarding sterility and radioprotection should be respected.
So... so personally I never take any special precautions against germs.
I'm just taking precautions, that's all.
We always took the proper precautions.
Appropriate precautions should continue to be employed.
You should continue to use appropriate precautions to prevent this.
Citizens are advised to take extra-special precautions.
Forgive me, but I'm forced to take unusual precautions.
Not with all the precautions we take.
Take drastic precautions to protect his precious honey.
You should use normal precautions for a month.
You've taken ample security precautions.
When the plane lands, the same precautions will be taken.
Please, take all the precautions we discussed.
Perhaps you were distracted, and touched something without taking precautions.
Please take whatever precautions are necessary to prevent this terrible disaster.
I can assure you, your precautions will not be necessary.
Guard section 2, level 5 precautions.
We just had to take certain precautions before we Let you go.

Alternatives:

safety measures
preventive actions
safeguards
safety protocols
preventive measures

attentions

This is a correct term used to describe the act of paying close regard or consideration to something or someone.

Use 'attentions' when referring to the act of paying careful regard or consideration to a particular matter or person.

Examples:

He paid great attentions to detail in his work.
The teacher praised the student for his attentions in class.
The company is focusing its attentions on improving customer service.
She appreciated the attentions of her friends during a difficult time.
The doctor's attentions to the patient's needs were commendable.

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Your attentions are no longer welcome.
Sister Rosalie also turned her attentions to the elderly.
My master has greater concerns requiring his attentions.
The proceedings with Solonius have filled my attentions.
They aren't miraculous softwares or complex applications, but attentions to reduce the normal battery consumption.
My attentions were called by pressing matters.
Because children owe their parents these little attentions!
I have fled because of the unwelcome attentions of Major Richard Sharpe.
Soon I shall escape the attentions of that great lady and her scintillating nephew.
Set your attentions towards our child.
I have no wish to coerce your attentions.
It insulates the drinker against the amorous attentions of the female.
Not now... my attentions are needed here.
I see others here get the same special attentions.
The Haberdashery will have to wait another day for your attentions.
Undeserving the attentions of a praetor.
His attentions toward young Seppia prevent me from breaking words.
You knew to keep it a secret because your attentions are divided.
As for myself... no further demonstrations are necessary as... other duties claim your attentions.
No man would earn that way My attentions.

Alternatives:

care
consideration
focus
concentration
regard

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