Caution: meaning, definitions and examples
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caution
[ ˈkɔːʃn ]
safety
the care taken to avoid danger or mistakes
Synonyms
carefulness, prudence, vigilance.
Examples of usage
- He handled the situation with caution.
- It's important to exercise caution when crossing the street.
Translations
Translations of the word "caution" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cuidado
🇮🇳 सावधानी
🇩🇪 Vorsicht
🇮🇩 kehati-hatian
🇺🇦 обережність
🇵🇱 ostrożność
🇯🇵 注意 (ちゅうい)
🇫🇷 prudence
🇪🇸 cuidado
🇹🇷 dikkat
🇰🇷 주의 (juui)
🇸🇦 حذر
🇨🇿 opatrnost
🇸🇰 opatrnosť
🇨🇳 小心 (xiǎoxīn)
🇸🇮 previdnost
🇮🇸 varúð
🇰🇿 сақтық
🇬🇪 სიფრთხილე
🇦🇿 ehtiyat
🇲🇽 cuidado
Etymology
The word 'caution' originated from the Latin word 'cautio' which means 'a taking care'. Over time, it has evolved to represent the act of being careful or warning others of potential risks. The concept of caution is deeply rooted in human nature as a means of self-preservation and safety.