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/kˈɑʃən/ /kˈɔʃən/ Listen

noun

Caution n.

A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided; prudence in regard to danger; provident care; wariness.

Security; guaranty; bail. (R.) "The Parliament would yet give his majesty sufficient caution that the war should be prosecuted."

Precept or warning against evil of any kind; exhortation to wariness; advice; injunction. "In way of caution I must tell you."

(Civil & Scots Law) A pledge, bond, or other security for the performance of an obligation either in or out of judicial proceedings; the promise or contract of one not for himself but another; security.

Caution money, money deposited by way of security or guaranty, as by a student at an English university.

Synonyms: Care; forethought; forecast; heed; prudence; watchfulness; vigilance; circumspection; anxiety; providence; counsel; advice; warning; admonition.

verb

Caution v. t. (past & past part. cautioned; pres. part. cautioning) To give notice of danger to; to warn; to exhort (one) to take heed. "You cautioned me against their charms."

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Etymology of 'Caution'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Caution" Quotes from Famous Books

... indeed said, his wife had gone to one of the southern cities, and his young guest returned to her father's home; but where that home was, Don Albert had so effectually evaded, that neither direct questionings nor wary caution could obtain reply. But he had found her now; they had met once more, and oh, why need they part again? Why might he not seek her father, and beseech his blessing ...

— The Vale of Cedars • Grace Aguilar

... holes in the little tower of the staircase to let light in. At the top of it was a thick door with iron bolts. We shot these back, and it was not fear but caution that made Oswald push open the door so very slowly ...

— The Wouldbegoods • E. Nesbit

... underbrush and informed the thrushes and wood robins. Father-tender, he grew so delirious with joy that he forgot his habitual aloofness, and fraternized with every bird beside the shining river. He even laid aside his customary caution, went chipping into the sumac, and caressed his mate so boisterously she gazed at him severely and gave his wing a savage pull to recall him ...

— The Song of the Cardinal • Gene Stratton-Porter

... an' hummin'," objected Abe, with a sudden show of caution. "Miss Abigail thinks more o' wash-day than some folks does o' heaven. Wharabouts dew ...

— Old Lady Number 31 • Louise Forsslund

... Tusayan, which is the individual compilation of Mr. Cosmos Mindeleff, is an important and interesting contribution relative to the history, migrations, and mythology of the people. The traditions are, however, used with proper caution, the fact being recognized that they seldom contain distinct information, but are often of high value from their incidental allusions and in their preservation of the conditions of the past which influenced the lines ...

— Eighth Annual Report • Various

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