caution (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkɔːʃən/

Definition

Carefulness to avoid danger or risk.

Examples

• Drivers are advised to exercise caution on icy roads.

• She approached the new project with caution, aware of potential pitfalls.

• The police urged the public to use caution when opening suspicious packages.

How to Use caution

caution against (prepositional phrase)

To warn someone not to do something. — "The doctor cautioned against eating too much sugar."

caution sb about/on (prepositional phrase)

To warn someone about a potential danger or problem. — "The guide cautioned the hikers about the steep climb ahead."

Synonyms of caution

Words with a similar meaning to caution:

• carefulness
• prudence
• wariness
• circumspection

Antonyms of caution

Words with the opposite meaning to caution:

• recklessness
• carelessness
• boldness

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