English Explanatory Dictionary

an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure

English dictionary entry

Meanings

proverb
  1. It is better to prevent a disease than to have to cure it.
  2. Precaution and prevention of an undesirable thing is preferable to dealing with its potential consequences.

Word forms

an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure an ounce of prevention is better than an ounce of cure

Related words

prevention is better than cure an apple a day keeps the doctor away a stitch in time saves nine nip in the bud
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