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cau·tious

cautious

 
 
pronunciation:
kaw shihs
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part of speech: adjective
definition: If you are cautious, you are very careful and try to keep out of danger or trouble.
This corner is dangerous, so you have to be extra cautious when you're crossing the street here.Mrs. Davis is cautious about giving information about herself on her phone.Mr. Leeds is always cautious before making a big decision. He takes a lot of time to make sure he's not making a mistake.
synonyms:
careful
antonyms:
daring, reckless
similar words:
safe
derivations: cautiously (adv.), cautiousness (n.)
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