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Another word for caution

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Noun

  1. Careful forethought to avoid harm or risk

    See also:

    fear

  2. Cautious attentiveness

    See also:

    careful

  3. The exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters

    See also:

    careful

  4. Advice to beware, as of a person or thing

    See also:

    warn

Verb

  1. To notify (someone) of imminent danger or risk

    See also:

    warn

© Roget’s II: The New Thesaurus Copyright © 2010 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio. Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Another word for caution

Noun

  1. The quality of considering beforehand

    See also:

    prudence

    care

    attention

  2. A warning

    See also:

    warning

    sign

    hint

Verb
  1. See also:

    advise

    warn

    advise

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Sentence Examples

  • Once again, I'll exercise caution and not lead anyone to my secret place.

  • As the couple climbed to higher elevations, more caution was necessary as icy patches became more frequent.

  • Jennifer asked, caution written on her words.

  • While they had made no effort to be quiet, they now moved forward with caution, pausing every few steps to listen.

  • The dark interior set off caution bells again.

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