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Caution

noun
/ˈkɔːʃ(ə)n/
Word Frequency: 10.7

Definitions

1.nounPrecept or warning against evil or danger of any kind; exhortation to wariness; advice; injunction; prudence in regard to danger; provident care
2.nounA careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided
"The guideline expressed caution against excessive radiographic imaging."
3.nounSecurity; guaranty; bail.
4.nounOne who draws attention or causes astonishment by their behaviour.
"Oh, that boy, he's a caution! He does make me laugh."
5.nounA formal warning given as an alternative to prosecution in minor cases.
6.nounA yellow card.
7.verbTo warn; to alert, advise that caution is warranted.
8.verbTo give a yellow card

Synonyms

precautioncautiousnesscircumspectioncarefulnesscaveatforethoughtadmonishcarecarefulbewareprecautionarywariness

Rhymes With

precautionah shunasha inawash inbackwash inbosch inboschenfoshan
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