caution
/ˈkɔːʃən/noun★Beginner
general
Careful attention to avoid danger or mistakes.
She handled the fragile vase with caution.
She was very careful when holding the delicate vase.
Exercise caution when crossing the street.
Be very careful when walking across the road.
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Often used as a warning or advice to be careful.
Collocations
proceed with cautionmove forward carefullyexercise cautionbe carefula word of cautiona warning or advice to be careful
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Related Phrases
cautionary talephrase
a story meant to warn others
caution lightphrase
a warning signal
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'caution' when advising someone to be careful or when warning about potential danger.
⚡Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
'Caution' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
📖Word Origin
From Old French 'caution' (advice, warning), from Latin 'cautio' (care, precaution).
📝Usage Notes
Can be used as a noun or verb (e.g., 'caution the driver').
Word Breakdown
caut
careful
root-ion
action or state
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