caution

Meaning

Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning or piece of advice.

care taken to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning about possible danger or problems

Example Sentences

Researchers issued a caution regarding unsustainable fishing.

The teacher gave a caution to students about the slippery stairs.

Synonyms

warning, prudence, vigilance, carefulness, alertness, care

Entry 1

warning, prudence, vigilance, carefulness, alertness

Entry 2

warning, care, prudence, vigilance

Antonyms

neglect, carelessness, recklessness, indifference, heedlessness, negligence

Entry 1

neglect, carelessness, recklessness, indifference, heedlessness

Entry 2

recklessness, carelessness, negligence

Collocations

exercise caution, word of caution, proceed with caution