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caution
[kaw-shuhn]
noun
alertness and prudence in a hazardous situation; care; wariness.
Landslides ahead—proceed with caution.
Synonyms: , , , ,Antonyms:a warning against danger or evil; anything serving as a warning.
By way of caution, he told me the difficulties I would face.
Synonyms: , ,Informal.a person or thing that astonishes or causes mild apprehension.
She's a caution. The way he challenges your remarks is a caution.
verb (used with object)
to give warning to; advise or urge to take heed.
Synonyms: ,
verb (used without object)
to warn or advise.
The newspapers caution against overoptimism.
caution
/ ˈɔːʃə /
noun
care, forethought, or prudence, esp in the face of danger; wariness
something intended or serving as a warning; admonition
law a formal warning given to a person suspected or accused of an offence that his words will be taken down and may be used in evidence
a notice entered on the register of title to land that prevents a proprietor from disposing of his or her land without a notice to the person who entered the caution
informalan amusing or surprising person or thing
she's a real caution
verb
(tr) to urge or warn (a person) to be careful
(tr) law to give a caution to (a person)
(intr) to warn, urge, or advise
he cautioned against optimism
Other Word Forms
- cautioner noun
- overcaution noun
- recaution verb (used with object)
- supercaution noun
- uncautioned adjective
- well-cautioned adjective
- ˈܳپDzԱ noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of caution1
Idioms and Phrases
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
While Prof Eaves is excited about the possibility of AI in government services, he advises caution.
A police car was parked outside the Hortmans' house and bright yellow caution tape surrounded the property.
Although people will be allowed back into fire-affected communities, public safety and health authorities are asking them to exercise caution, such as wearing an N-95 mask to prevent exposure to toxic dust.
A police car stood guard outside the Hortman's house, and bright yellow caution tape surrounded the home, now an active crime scene.
"If anything, it humanises the family a bit," he explains, but he cautions there could be a greater impact on their reputation if the feud escalates or more damaging rumours come to light.
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