Caution: meaning, definitions and examples

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caution

[ ˈkɔːʃn ]

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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.

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warn

to warn someone of potential danger or trouble

Synonyms

advise, alert, notify

Examples of usage

She cautioned him against making hasty decisions.
The weather forecast cautioned of heavy rain.

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

Word origin

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.