Caution
/ˈkɔːʃən/
Definitions
2 meaningsA warning or advice to be careful.
/ˈkɔːʃən/
Careful attention to avoid danger or mistakes.
Exercise caution when crossing the street.
💡 Simply: Being careful to avoid danger or mistakes.
👶 For kids: Being careful so you don't get hurt.
More Examples
The police issued a caution to the driver.
How It's Used
"The warning sign urged caution."
"He exercised caution while driving on the icy road."
To give a warning or advice to be careful.
/kɔːˈʃən/
To warn someone to be careful.
The teacher cautioned the students about the dangers of fire.
💡 Simply: To warn someone to be careful.
👶 For kids: To tell someone to be careful.
More Examples
I cautioned him against making hasty decisions.
How It's Used
"The police cautioned him about his behavior."
Idioms & expressions
Use caution
To be careful.
"Use caution when operating heavy machinery."
From Old French *causion, from Latin *cautio, from cavere "to beware, be cautious".
The word 'caution' has been used since the 14th century, with its meaning and usage evolving subtly over time.
Memory tip
Think of 'Cautious' - someone who shows caution.