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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

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