CAUTION as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • the trait of being cautious
    • being attentive to possible danger
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • a man of caution
    Hypernyms(s) caution is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Antonym(s)
  2. Meaning
    • the trait of being circumspect and prudent
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) caution is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  3. Meaning
    • judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • he exercised caution in opening the door
    • he handled the vase with care
    Hypernyms(s) caution is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  4. Meaning
    • a warning against certain acts
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • a caveat against unfair practices
    Hypernyms(s) caution is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)

CAUTION as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • warn strongly
    • put on guard
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) caution is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)