Word meaning
prudent
adjective · PROO-dunt
What does prudent mean?
Prudent means acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
Prudent in a sentence
“It's prudent to keep some savings for emergencies.”
Synonyms for prudent
- wise
- sensible
- careful
How to remember prudent
- Say it out loud a few times: PROO-dunt.
- Write one sentence of your own using prudent, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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