caution

noun
UK: /ˈkɔːʃən/
US: /ˈkɔːʃən/

  1. Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes.

    1. Use caution when crossing the road, look both ways.
    2. Extreme caution is necessary when handling hazardous materials in the lab.

  2. A warning.

    1. The sign gave a caution about slippery surfaces.
    2. The weather forecast issued a caution for strong winds and heavy rain.

Synonyms

care prudence warning alert
caution verb

  1. To advise someone to be careful.

    1. I caution you to think before you speak up next time.
    2. The doctor cautioned him against eating too much fast food too often.

  2. To warn someone of a danger or risk.

    1. They cautioned against swimming due to high tides today.
    2. Police cautioned the public to be vigilant of any suspicious activity in the area.
caution adjective

  1. Done with care to avoid risk or danger.

    1. A caution approach is needed for this delicate negotiations.
    2. He gave a caution look before proceeding to the next task at work.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "caution" in English means: Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes., A warning..

The phonetic transcription of "caution" is /ˈkɔːʃən/ in British English and /ˈkɔːʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "caution": care, prudence, warning, alert.

Example usage of "caution": "Use caution when crossing the road, look both ways.". More examples on the page.