caution

CEFRC1

/ˈkɔːʃ(ə)n/

noun · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes.

  2. 02

    verb

    To warn someone about possible danger or problems.

Examples

  • If you drive with anything less than extreme caution, you're risking your life.

  • Let's take the utmost caution against errors.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided.

  2. Security; guaranty; bail.

  3. Prudence when faced with, or when expecting to face, danger; care taken in order to avoid risk or harm.

More examples

In context

  • The soldiers proceeded to the frontier with caution.

  • exercise great caution

  • have caution

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Due to slippery roads, the driver was advised to exercise extreme blank while turning.

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Origin

noun

Recorded since 1297 as Middle English caucioun (“bail, guarantee, pledge”), from Old French caution (“security, surety”), itself from Latin cautiō, from cautus, past participle of caveō, cavēre (“be on one's guard”).