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cau·tion

caution

 
 
pronunciation:
kaw shn
parts of speech:
noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: attentiveness and prudence; wariness.
synonyms:
care, carefulness, circumspection, wariness
antonyms:
daring, temerity
similar words:
alertness, discretion, heed, notice, prudence, vigilance
definition 2: a warning.
 
synonyms:
admonition, monition, warning
similar words:
alert, caveat, signal, tip-off, tocsin
definition 3: (informal) someone who causes mild alarm.
That boy is a caution!
synonyms:
devil, rascal, scamp
similar words:
character, cutup, dickens, joker, monkey, prankster, rapscallion, terror, trickster
 
part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: cautions, cautioning, cautioned
definition: to give a warning to or urge prudence upon.
She cautioned us against making any hasty decisions.The highway police cautioned travelers concerning the hazardous road conditions.We cautioned him not to run for president.
synonyms:
admonish, warn
similar words:
advise, alert, counsel, exhort, forewarn, lesson, signal
 
part of speech: intransitive verb
definition: to warn or give advice to someone (often fol. by "against").
He cautioned against taking the matter too lightly.
synonyms:
advise, warn
similar words:
counsel, exhort, guard
derivation: cautioner (n.)
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