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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

... we set off, to follow on foot our canoe, which had at length arrived, by the portage, at the Cano Pimichin. We had to ford a great number of streams; and these passages require some caution on account of the vipers with which the marshes abound. The Indians pointed out to us on the moist clay the traces of the little black bears so common on the banks of the Temi. They differ at least in size from the Ursus americanus. The missionaries ...

— Equinoctial Regions of America V2 • Alexander von Humboldt

... blend of dignity and caution; I could more readily have suspected my own mother of having rabies. She advanced slowly towards us till suddenly her eye lighted on Peggy, who still chewed her ...

— Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 156, June 4, 1919. • Various

... and low for their beloved child—but no word of encouragement came to them. The boy had seemingly dropped out of sight in the vast crowds and winding streets. The parents reproached themselves for their lack of care and caution. None but a parent can imagine ...

— Mystic Christianity • Yogi Ramacharaka

... undeceived, Know, one false step is ne'er retriev'd, And be with caution bold. Not all that tempts your wandering eyes, And heedless hearts, is lawful prize; ...

— Old Valentines - A Love Story • Munson Aldrich Havens

... of these bats, which is due to the great care taken in their manufacture, has brought out many cheap imitations, and we would caution the trade to see that the Spalding trade-mark is stamped on each bat. The special attention of professional players is called to our new "Wagon Tongue Brand" No. ...

— Spalding's Baseball Guide and Official League Book for 1889 • edited by Henry Chadwick

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