Caution Definition

kôshən
cautioned, cautions
noun
cautions
Careful forethought to avoid danger or harm.
American Heritage
Close attention or vigilance to minimize risk.
The car proceeded over the rickety bridge with caution.
American Heritage
A word, sign, etc. by which warning is given.
Webster's New World
A warning; admonition.
Webster's New World
Prudence or restraint in action or decision.
Advised caution in choosing a school.
American Heritage
verb
cautioned, cautions
To urge to be cautious; warn; admonish.
Webster's New World
To give a warning or admonishment.
Cautioned against overeating.
American Heritage

To warn; to alert, advise that caution is warranted.

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Other Word Forms of Caution

Noun

Singular:
caution
Plural:
cautions

Origin of Caution

  • Middle English caucioun from Old French caution from Latin cautiō cautiōn- from cautus past participle of cavēre to take care

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Recorded since 1297, "bail, guarantee, pledge", from Old French "security, surety" itself from Latin cautio, from cautus, the past participle of cavere "to be on one's guard"

    From Wiktionary

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