caution — care taken to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: care taken to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɔːʃən/
Example Sentences
- The zombie apocalypse survival guide advised extreme caution when opening any door.
- My grandmother always cautions me about eating too much spicy food before a date.
- The weather forecast issued a caution for drivers due to heavy snow.
caution
NOUN[/ˈkɔːʃən/]
care taken to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning
The climber showed caution while crossing the narrow bridge.
The explorer used caution when entering the ancient temple. (CAREFULNESS + AVOIDING RISK = CAUTION)
Caution and observation led to a safe destination.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'cautio' meaning 'carefulness' or 'security', derived from the verb 'cavere' meaning 'to beware' or 'to take care'. The word entered Middle English through Old French 'caution'.
Breakdown
caut- (from Latin cavere, to beware) + -ion (noun suffix) = caution
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The zombie apocalypse survival guide advised extreme caution when opening any door.”
“My grandmother always cautions me about eating too much spicy food before a date.”
“The weather forecast issued a caution for drivers due to heavy snow.”
“She threw caution to the wind and ate the mystery meat in the cafeteria.”
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