what does caution mean?
CAUTION as NOUN
- Meaning
- the trait of being cautious
- being attentive to possible danger
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Hypernyms(s) caution is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- the trait of being circumspect and prudent
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Hypernyms(s) caution is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger
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- 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
- Meaning
- a warning against certain acts
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- 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
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CAUTION as VERB
- Meaning
- warn strongly
- put on guard
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Hypernyms(s) caution is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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