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caution

noun

ˈkɔːʃən

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

Researchers issued a caution regarding unsustainable fishing.

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

warning, prudence, vigilance, carefulness, alertness, care

Entry 1

warning, prudence, vigilance, carefulness, alertness

Entry 2

warning, care, prudence, vigilance

neglect, carelessness, recklessness, indifference, heedlessness, negligence

Entry 1

neglect, carelessness, recklessness, indifference, heedlessness

Entry 2

recklessness, carelessness, negligence

exercise caution, word of caution, proceed with caution

the action of maintaining something in its original or existing state

an industrial facility where raw materials are processed and purified

The process of releasing strong emotions, providing relief.

the quality of being genuine or real; not copied or false

any of the fine thread-like strands growing from the skin of humans and animals

The action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time; deep reflective thought.