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caution

Pronunciation: [ˈkɔːʃən]

Word

Context: "safety"

(noun) a carefulness about what you do, especially to avoid danger or mistakes. When you take caution, you are being careful and thinking before acting.

Example

She approached the edge of the cliff with great caution.

Example

He acted without caution and fell into trouble.

Example

Why should we exercise caution when crossing the street?

Context: "advice"

(verb) to warn someone to be careful or to think about something before doing it. When you caution someone, you are giving them a heads-up to avoid problems.

Example

I caution my friends to wear helmets when riding bikes.

Example

He didn't caution the team about the risks, and they made mistakes.

Example

What did you caution her about during the meeting?

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