caution Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
carefulness; cautiousness.
- a man of caution
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noun a warning against certain acts
caveat.
- a caveat against unfair practices
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noun judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger
precaution; forethought; care.
- he exercised caution in opening the door
- he handled the vase with care
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noun the trait of being circumspect and prudent
circumspection.
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verb warn strongly; put on guard
monish; admonish.
WordNet
Cau"tion noun
Etymology
F.Definitions
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A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided; prudence in regard to danger; provident care; wariness. -
Security; guaranty; bail. R.The Parliament would yet give his majesty sufficient caution that the war should be prosecuted. Clarendon.
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Precept or warning against evil of any kind; exhortation to wariness; advice; injunction. In way of caution I must tell you. Shak.
Syn. -- Care; forethought; forecast; heed; prudence; watchfulness; vigilance; circumspection; anxiety; providence; counsel; advice; warning; admonition.
Cau"tion transitive verb
Wordforms
Definitions
To give notice of danger to; to warn; to exhort [one] to take heed. You cautioned me against their charms. Swift.