caution
noun
alertness and prudence in a hazardous situation; care; wariness.
cautioned
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past participleof caution.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof caution.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
cautionnounalertness and prudence in a hazardous situation; care; wariness.
Example Sentences
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What's more, because Brooks had not initially cautioned Bogle, the defender escaped the incident without any punishment.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026
But they cautioned that analysts estimate year-over-year growth in hyperscalers’ capex growth may slow next year to 44%.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026
Bankers cautioned in recent weeks that the high-yield market for neoclouds was essentially shut for new offerings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026
While Jio has expanded beyond its telecom roots, experts have cautioned investors that it will take time for its efforts to bear fruit.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
So safety advocates cautioned against making a perfect comparison between driver distraction by cell phone and drunk driving.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
