caution
word
/ˈkɑʃən/
KAW-shuhn
/kˈɔːʃən/
KAW-shuhn
Definition
Careful attention to avoid danger or mistakes; it can also mean a warning tells about possible danger.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both formal and informal contexts. Common phrases: 'with caution', 'exercise caution', 'use caution'. As a noun, refers to carefulness or a warning message. Not the same as 'precaution' (preventive step).
Spanish: precaución - advertenciaPortuguese (BR): cautela - avisoPortuguese (PT): cautela - avisoChinese (Simplified): 小心 - 警告Chinese (Traditional): 小心 - 警告Hindi: सावधानी - चेतावनीArabic: حذر - تحذيرBengali: সতর্কতা - সাবধানবাণীRussian: осторожность - предупреждениеJapanese: 注意 - 警告Vietnamese: sự cẩn trọng - cảnh báoKorean: 조심 - 경고Turkish: dikkat - uyarıUrdu: احتیاط - تنبیہIndonesian: kehati-hatian - peringatan
Example Sentences
A little caution can save you a lot of trouble later.
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If you don't show caution, you'll end up making the same mistake.
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There was a caution sticker on the box warning about sharp edges.
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Please use caution when crossing the street.
basic
The sign says 'Proceed with caution.'
basic
He always acts with caution around new people.
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