Cautionary - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈkɔːʃənerɪ|  American pronunciation of the word cautionary
Brit.  |ˈkɔːʃ(ə)n(ə)rɪ|  British pronunciation of the word cautionary

adjective

- warding off (syn: prophylactic)
- serving to warn (syn: admonitory, exemplary, monitory, warning)

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.

He was cautioned for speeding.

“Don't decide too quickly,” she cautioned.

Most observers were optimistic, yet some sounded a cautionary note.

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