caution
Meaning
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- Prudence when faced with, or when expecting to face, danger; care taken in order to avoid risk or harm.
- A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided.
- Security; guaranty; bail.
- One who draws attention or causes astonishment by their behaviour.
- A formal warning given as an alternative to prosecution in minor cases.
- A yellow card.
Synonyms
find fault with
being careful
watchout
sound the alarm
watch for
worldly wisdom
express disapproval
warning word
call attention to
raise the alarm
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈkɔːʃ(ə)n/
Etymology
In summary
Recorded since 1297 as Middle English caucioun (“bail, guarantee, pledge”), from Old French caution (“security, surety”), itself from Latin cautiō, from cautus, past participle of caveō, cavēre (“be on one's guard”).
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