Meaning of caution in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈkɔʃ(ə)n/

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1. Verb

   caution

   Definitions

   1. warn strongly

   Examples

   • « put on guard »

2. Noun

   caution

   Etymology

   Middle English (denoting bail or a guarantee; now chiefly Scots and US): from Latin cautio(n-), from cavere‘take heed’

   Definitions

   1. the trait of being cautious

   Examples

   • « being attentive to possible danger »
   • « a man of caution »

   Antonyms

   • incaution
   • incautiousness
3. 2. a warning against certain acts

   Examples

   • « a caveat against unfair practices »
4. 3. judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger

   Examples

   • « he exercised caution in opening the door »
   • « he handled the vase with care »
5. 4. the trait of being circumspect and prudent