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Word: Caution
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English (denoting bail or a guarantee; now chiefly Scots and US): from Latin cautio(n-), from cavere ‘take heed’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkɔːʃ(ə)n
Dialects: British English
Definition:
care taken to avoid danger or mistakes
Short Definition:care taken to avoid danger or mistakes
Examples:- anyone receiving a suspect package should exercise extreme caution
Definition:
an amusing or surprising person
Short Definition:amusing or surprising person
Examples:- ‘You're a caution, you are,’ she said
Word: Caution
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkɔːʃ(ə)n
Dialects: British English
Definition:
say something as a warning
Short Definition:say something as warning
Examples:- the Chancellor cautioned that economic uncertainties remained
- ‘Be careful now,’ he cautioned
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