caution

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caution

He read the caution sign before proceeding.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes: The quality of being careful and thinking about what you are doing to prevent something bad from happening.
    • A formal warning: An official statement, especially from the police or a judge, telling someone that they will be punished if they do something wrong again.
    • A spoken or written warning: A piece of advice or information that warns someone about a possible danger or problem.

  2. Verb:

    • To warn someone: To tell someone about a danger or a problem so that they can avoid it.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • He drove with extreme caution on the icy roads. (He was very careful while driving.)
    • The police officer let the driver off with a caution. (The officer gave a formal warning instead of a fine.)
    • A word of caution: the path is very slippery. (This is a warning that the path is dangerous.)

  • Verb:

    • The sign cautioned visitors about the steep cliff. (The sign warned people of the danger.)
    • I must caution you against making hasty decisions. (I advise you not to make quick decisions without thinking.)
Advanced Usage
  • "To err on the side of caution": To choose the safest option in a situation where you are unsure.
    • We don't know if it will rain, so let's err on the side of caution and bring umbrellas.
  • "Throw/fling/cast caution to the wind(s)": To stop being careful and do something exciting or risky.
    • She threw caution to the wind and quit her job to travel the world.
Variants and Related Words
  • Cautious (adjective): Being careful to avoid potential problems or dangers.
    • He is a very cautious driver.
  • Cautiously (adverb): In a careful way.
    • She approached the unfamiliar dog cautiously.
  • Precaution (noun): An action taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant.
    • As a precaution, we locked all the windows.
Synonyms
  • Noun (for care): Prudence, carefulness, vigilance.
  • Noun (for warning): Warning, admonition, caveat.
  • Verb: Warn, advise, alert.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
  • Caution against: To advise someone not to do something because it is risky or dangerous.
    • The doctor cautioned him against eating too much sugar.
Related Idioms
  • "Caution is the parent of safety" (Proverb): Being careful is the best way to stay safe.
  • "Proceed with caution": A common instruction to be careful when moving forward with an action.
    • The road is under construction; proceed with caution.
caution

He read the caution sign before proceeding.

Noun
  1. the trait of being circumspect and prudent
  2. judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger
    • he exercised caution in opening the door
    • he handled the vase with care
  3. a warning against certain acts
    • a caveat against unfair practices
  4. the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
    • a man of caution
Verb
  1. warn strongly; put on guard

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