Caution - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger (syn: care, forethought, precaution)
verb
Extra examples
You should use caution when operating the electric saw.
He injected a note of caution in his talk.
Her financial adviser urged caution before investing in the project.
The roads are slippery: drive with extreme caution.
Her comments were intended as a caution to us to protect our property.
A note of caution: be sure that the electricity is off before you install the ceiling fan.
She was given a caution by the magistrate.
Officials are cautioning that the war may continue for years.
“Don't decide too quickly,” she cautioned.
He was cautioned for speeding.
The policeman cautioned the motorist about his speed.
Although pleased, Henson added a caution that the team still has a long way to go.
A final word of caution - never try any of this without backing up your system.
He was let off with a caution.
The defendant may make a statement under caution.
Word forms
I/you/we/they: caution
he/she/it: cautions
present participle: cautioning
past tense: cautioned
past participle: cautioned
singular: caution
plural: cautions
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