Definition
Meaning of 'caution'
Meaning of 'caution' (Webster Dictionary)
1. Caution 
[ 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.
- Precept or warning against evil of any kind; exhortation to wariness; advice; injunction.
2. Caution [ v. t.]
- To give notice of danger to; to warn; to exhort [one]
to take heed. [ v. t.]Meaning of 'caution' (Princeton's WordNet)
1. caution [ n]
[ n]Meaning (1):
- a warning against certain acts
- a warning against certain acts
Example in sentence:
- a caveat against unfair practices
Meaning (2):
- the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
- the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
Example in sentence:
- a man of caution
Meaning (3):
- judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger
- judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger
Example in sentence:
- he exercised caution in opening the door;
- he handled the vase with care
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