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/
Korean meaning: 주의, 조심; 경고
Korean pronunciation: 코-션 (강세: 코)
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.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳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'.
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📝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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