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caution definition

cau·tion (kô′s̸hən)

noun

  1. a warning; admonition
  2. a word, sign, etc. by which warning is given
  3. the act or practice of being cautious; wariness
  4. ☆ Informal a person or thing provoking notice, comment, attention, etc.

Etymology: ME caucioun < L cautio < cautus, pp. of cavere, to be on one's guard: see hear

transitive verb

to urge to be cautious; warn; admonish

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caution Synonyms

caution

n.

  1. The quality of considering beforehand

    care, wariness, heed, discretion; see attention 2, care 1, prudence.

  2. A warning

    forewarning, admonition, caveat; see hint 1, sign 1, warning.


caution

v.

forewarn, alert, advise; see advise 1, warn. See syn. study at advise.


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caution Usage Examples

Object

  • reprimand: The Disclosure would contain details of all convictions current or spent as well as details of cautions reprimands or warnings.

Converse of object

  • urge: What I am urging caution on is any research which implies there is a single, simple answer.

Preposition: against

  • dealing: However, the Land Registration Act 2002 contains transitional rules, which preserve cautions against dealings that were already on the register.

Adjective modifier

  • extreme: A weather warning is released advising drivers of high sided vehicles to drive with extreme caution.

Preposition: during

  • pregnancy: Pregnancy Because of its known effects upon the sex hormones, some people advise that Ginger should be used with caution during pregnancy.

Preposition: in

  • patient: Use with caution in patients with impaired renal function.

Preposition: for

  • offense: The defendant was arrested and received a caution for both offenses.
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caution quotes

I'm going to throwcaution to the winds and have a sweet sherry.

-Bennett, Alan

Like an ambassador that beds a queen With the nice caution of a sword between.

-Cleveland,John

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