Cool MateMeaning of Caution
care that you take in order to avoid danger or mistakes; the fact of not taking any risks
In simple words: Be careful.
Caution in a sentence
- Caution is advised when driving in heavy rain.
- Please proceed with caution around the construction site.
- She approached the situation with great caution after the previous incident.
- Despite his caution, he was still caught off guard by the sudden change.
- The sign clearly indicates that caution should be taken in this area.
How to use Caution
Use 'caution' when advising someone to be careful. It is appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but can sound slightly formal in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
standalone warning
Memory hint
Think of a 'cautious cat' walking slowly to avoid danger.
Related words
Collocations with Caution
Opposites of Caution
- carelessness
- recklessness
Common mistakes with Caution
- Confused with 'cause' — learners may use 'caution' incorrectly as a reason.
- Using 'caution' as a verb — 'caution' is primarily a noun.
- Incorrectly spelling 'caution' as 'cautiont'.
Caution appears in
Caution in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
حذر
كن حذراً.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সতর্কতা
সাবধান হন।
- GermanDeutsch
Vorsicht
Sei vorsichtig.
- SpanishEspañol
Precaución
Ten cuidado.
- Persianفارسی
احتیاط
مراقب باش.
- FrenchFrançais
Prudence, Attention
Sois prudent.
- Hindiहिन्दी
सावधानी
सावधान रहें।
- ItalianItaliano
Attenzione
Stai attento.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Cuidado
Tenha cuidado.
- RussianРусский
Осторожность, Предостережение
Будьте осторожны.
- Urduاردو
احتیاط
خبردار رہو۔
- Chinese中文
小心, 谨慎
要小心。
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the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Caution
What does Caution mean?
Be careful.
What is the definition of Caution?
care that you take in order to avoid danger or mistakes; the fact of not taking any risks
How do you use Caution in a sentence?
Caution is advised when driving in heavy rain.
Can you give another example of Caution?
Please proceed with caution around the construction site.
What are synonyms for Caution?
Common alternatives include warning, care, prudence, alertness, vigilance.
What is the opposite of Caution?
Opposite meanings include carelessness, recklessness.
What words go with Caution?
It commonly pairs with considerable, extra, extreme, exercise, take, use, with caution, err on the side of caution, the need for caution, sound a note of caution, formal, get off with, receive, give somebody.
What are common mistakes when using Caution?
Confused with 'cause' — learners may use 'caution' incorrectly as a reason. Using 'caution' as a verb — 'caution' is primarily a noun. Incorrectly spelling 'caution' as 'cautiont'.
How do you pronounce Caution?
US: /["/ˈkɔːʃn/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkɔːʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Caution?
Use 'caution' when advising someone to be careful. It is appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but can sound slightly formal in casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Caution?
"Caution" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.