caution
noun
alertness and prudence in a hazardous situation; care; wariness.
cautions
Example Sentences
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"He received a fine. He has no other convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings", she said.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
Sethi cautions that just because you can purchase a house doesn’t mean buying one is a good idea; far from it.
From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2026
"And even if we obtained some averages at some point, we still wouldn't be able to make universal statements about health risks in the region," Weissenborn cautions.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026
The notice, in effect until 11 p.m., cautions about dangerous rip currents and breaking waves, with surf from 3 to 6 feet.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
“I will have the children read Hamlet as soon as it is practical. There are some useful cautions against eavesdropping to be gleaned from that. In the meantime, we shall deal with the squirrels.”
From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood
