caution
To warn; to alert, advise that caution is warrantedTo warn; to alert, advise that caution is warranted.
Meaning
3 senses(transitive)To warn; to alert, advise that caution is warranted.
warnen, verwarnen
попере́джуватиpoperédžuvaty, попереджа́тиpoperedžáty, попереди́тиpoperedýty
(UK, transitive)To read someone their formal legal rights as part of a lawful arrest.
To give a yellow card.
- warn strongly; put on guard
Examples
96 sentencesI'd urge caution.
Я б закликав до обережності. — deniko
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
5 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
cautions, cautioning, cautioned, cautionedSynonyms
2 synonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle