caution

nounB1 · Intermediate

Being very careful to avoid danger.

Meanings of «caution»

1 · noun

being very careful to avoid danger

Drive with caution when the road is icy.

2 · noun

an official warning about behavior

The police gave him a caution for the minor offense.

Similar: warningreprimand

Translation

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«caution» in 17 languages

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The difference between similar words

to tell someone about danger

warntell someone about a danger or problemI warned him about the thin ice.

cautionformalwarn gently and advise careThe doctor cautioned her not to work too hard.

alerttell someone quickly about something urgentA neighbor alerted the police.

Word family

caution B1 · nouncautious B1 · adjectivecautiously B2 · adverbcautionary B2 · adjective

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