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- pronunciation:
- kaw
sh
n
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
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
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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
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related words: |
warning |
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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
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related words: |
discourage |
derivation: |
cautioner (n.) |
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