English noun: caution | |||
| 1. | caution (attribute) the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger | ||
| Samples | A man of caution. | ||
| Synonyms | carefulness, cautiousness | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | attentiveness | ||
| Antonyms | incaution, incautiousness | ||
| 2. | caution (communication) a warning against certain acts | ||
| Samples | A caveat against unfair practices. | ||
| Synonyms | caveat | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | warning | ||
| 3. | caution (cognition) judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger | ||
| Samples | He exercised caution in opening the door. He handled the vase with care. | ||
| Synonyms | care, forethought, precaution | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | judiciousness | ||
| 4. | caution (attribute) the trait of being circumspect and prudent | ||
| Synonyms | circumspection | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | discernment, discretion | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | chariness, precaution, wariness | ||
English verb: caution | |||
| 1. | caution (communication) warn strongly; put on guard | ||
| Synonyms | admonish, monish | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | warn | ||