caution
Prudence when faced with, or when expecting to face, dangerPrudence when faced with, or when expecting to face, danger; care taken in order to avoid risk or harm.
» I'd urge caution.
Я б закликав до обережності.
Meaning
6 senses(countable, uncountable)Prudence when faced with, or when expecting to face, danger; care taken in order to avoid risk or harm.
take caution
have caution
Warnung, Vorsicht
предостереже́ниеpredosterežénije, предупрежде́ниеpredupreždénije
попере́дженняpoperédžennja, пересторо́гаperestoróha
(countable, uncountable)A 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.
Vorsicht, Achtsamkeit, Behutsamkeit
осторо́жностьostoróžnostʹ
(countable, uncountable)Security; guaranty; bail.
Kaution
поручи́тельствоporučítelʹstvo
(countable, dated, uncountable)One who draws attention or causes astonishment by their behaviour.
Oh, that boy, he's a caution! He does make me laugh.
(countable, uncountable)A formal warning given as an alternative to prosecution in minor cases.
(countable, uncountable)A yellow card.
- the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
- judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger
- a warning against certain acts
- the trait of being circumspect and prudent
Examples
96 sentencesI'd urge caution.
Я б закликав до обережності.
We must proceed with extreme caution.
We need to proceed with extreme caution.
People are advised to drive with caution.
Motorists are advised to drive with caution.
Translations
8 languagesBy meaning 1
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Origin
Recorded since 1297 as Middle English caucioun (“bail, guarantee, pledge”), from Old FrencRecorded 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”).
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Forms
plural: cautionsSynonyms
14 synonyms- the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger:cautiousnesscarefulness
- judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger:precautioncareforethought
- a warning against certain acts:caveat
- the trait of being circumspect and prudent:circumspection
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
15 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable