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- [kaw-shuh n]
- /ˈkɔ ʃən/
- /ˈkɔː.ʃən/
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- [kaw-shuh n]
- /ˈkɔ ʃən/
Definitions of cautions word
- noun cautions alertness and prudence in a hazardous situation; care; wariness: Landslides ahead—proceed with caution. 1
- noun cautions a warning against danger or evil; anything serving as a warning: By way of caution, he told me the difficulties I would face. 1
- noun cautions Informal. a person or thing that astonishes or causes mild apprehension: She's a caution. The way he challenges your remarks is a caution. 1
- verb with object cautions to give warning to; advise or urge to take heed. 1
- verb without object cautions to warn or advise: The newspapers caution against overoptimism. 1
- noun cautions Plural form of caution. 1
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Origin of cautions
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English caucion < Latin cautiōn- (stem of cautiō) a taking care, equivalent to caut(us), past participle of cavēre to guard against (cau- take care, guard + -tus past participle suffix) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Cautions
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cautions popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
cautions usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cautions
noun cautions
- attentions — acts of consideration, courtesy, or gallantry indicating affection or love
- cares — a private organization for the collection of funds, goods, etc., for distribution to the needy in foreign countries.
- ultimata — a final, uncompromising demand or set of terms issued by a party to a dispute, the rejection of which may lead to a severance of relations or to the use of force.
- advice — If you give someone advice, you tell them what you think they should do in a particular situation.
- admonitions — Plural form of admonition.
Antonyms for cautions
noun cautions
- carelessnesses — Plural form of carelessness.
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