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to caution
01
to warn someone of something that could be difficult or dangerous
Transitive: to caution sb about sth
Ditransitive: to caution sb to do sth
Grammatical Information
action verb
regular
present tense
caution
3rd person singular
cautions
past simple
cautioned
past participle
cautioned
Examples
The doctor cautioned the patient about the potential side effects of the medication.
Caution
01
the quality of being careful and attentive to possible danger or risk
Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
Examples
Her natural caution kept her from slipping on the icy sidewalk.
02
prudence in avoiding harm, danger, or mistakes
Examples
The surgeon acted with caution during the delicate procedure.
03
a piece of advice or a warning
Examples
She ignored the caution from her doctor about overexerting herself after surgery and ended up prolonging her recovery.
