CEFR B1

caution

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: carefulness, prudence, wariness, circumspection

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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."

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