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cau·tion

caution

 
 
pronunciation:
kaw shn
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: When you do something with caution, you do it with care or by paying close attention.
Jordan's grandmother told him to ride his bike with caution since the streets are so busy in their neighborhood.
synonyms:
care, carefulness
similar words:
alertness, notice
definition 2: When someone gives you a caution, they give you a warning.
The yellow signs on the floor at the grocery store give the customers a caution about the wet floor.
 
synonyms:
warning
similar words:
alert, signal
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: cautions, cautioning, cautioned
definition: When you caution someone, you give them a warning.
On the radio, the highway police cautioned drivers about the slippery roads.
synonyms:
warn
similar words:
advise, alert, signal
derivation: cautioner (n.)
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