caution
1cau·tion
noun \ˈkȯ-shən\Definition of CAUTION
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: prudent forethought to minimize risk
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: one that astonishes or commands attention <some shoes you see … these days are a caution — Esquire>
— cau·tion·ary \-shə-ˌner-ē, -ne-rē\ adjective
See Examples of CAUTION
- You should use caution when operating the electric saw.
- He injected a note of caution in his talk.
- Her financial adviser urged caution before investing in the project.
- The roads are slippery: drive with extreme caution.
- Her comments were intended as a caution to us to protect our property.
- A note of caution: be sure that the electricity is off before you install the ceiling fan.
- She was given a caution by the magistrate.
Origin of CAUTION
Latin caution-, cautio precaution, from cavēre to be on one's guard — more at hear
First Known Use: 1566
Related to CAUTION
Synonyms: alertness, care, carefulness, cautiousness, chariness, circumspection, gingerliness, guardedness, heedfulness, prudence, wariness
Antonyms: brashness, carelessness, heedlessness, incaution, incautiousness, recklessness, unwariness
Related Words: attentiveness, observance, vigilance, watchfulness; foresight, foresightedness, providence; calculation, canniness, deliberateness, deliberation, shrewdness
Near Antonyms: abruptness, hastiness, impetuousness, precipitousness, rashness, suddenness; inconsiderateness, inconsideration, thoughtlessness
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