Caution

['kɔːʃ(ə)n] or ['kɔʃən]

Definition

(noun.) the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger; 'a man of caution'.

(noun.) judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger; 'he exercised caution in opening the door'; 'he handled the vase with care'.

(noun.) a warning against certain acts; 'a caveat against unfair practices'.

(verb.) warn strongly; put on guard.

Typed by Betsy--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided; prudence in regard to danger; provident care; wariness.

(n.) Security; guaranty; bail.

(n.) Precept or warning against evil of any kind; exhortation to wariness; advice; injunction.

(v. t.) To give notice of danger to; to warn; to exhort [one] to take heed.

Typist: Terrence

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Wariness, heed, heedfulness, circumspection, care, watchfulness, vigilance, forethought, providence prudence, discretion.[2]. Warning, admonition, injunction, advice, counsel.[3]. Security, guaranty, surety, pledge.

v. a. Warn, admonish, forewarn.

Editor: Michel

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:[See CARE_and_CALCULATION]

Edited by Laurence

Definition

n. heedfulness: security: warning: a surety: (Scot.) bail.—v.t. to warn to take care.—adj. Cau′tionary containing caution: given as a pledge.—ns. Cau′tioner one who cautions or advises: (Scots law) a surety; Cau′tionry the act of giving security for another.—adj. Cau′tious possessing or using caution: watchful: prudent.—adv. Cau′tiously.—n. Cau′tiousness.—Caution money money paid in advance as security for good behaviour.

Inputed by Eunice

Examples

Typist: Ludwig

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