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  • 1offer a word of caution — index forewarn, notice (give formal warning) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …

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  • 2caution — I UK [ˈkɔːʃ(ə)n] / US [ˈkɔʃ(ə)n] noun Word forms caution : singular caution plural cautions ** 1) a) [uncountable] careful thought and lack of hurry in order to try to avoid risks or danger with caution: He was instructed to act with extreme… …

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  • 3caution — cau|tion1 [ˈko:ʃən US ˈko: ] n [Date: 1500 1600; : Latin; Origin: cautio, from cavere to be careful, be on guard ] 1.) [U] the quality of being very careful to avoid danger or risks →↑cautious with caution ▪ We must proceed with extreme caution …

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  • 4caution — noun 1 great care ADJECTIVE ▪ considerable, extra, extreme, great, utmost ▪ The utmost caution must be exercised when handling explosives. ▪ excessive …

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  • 5caution — cau|tion1 [ kɔʃn ] noun ** 1. ) uncount careful thought and lack of hurry in order to try to avoid risks or danger: with caution: He was instructed to act with extreme caution. exercise caution (=behave with care): Politicians should exercise… …

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  • 6caution — [ˈkɔːʃ(ə)n] noun I 1) [U] careful thought and lack of hurry in order to try to avoid risks or danger He was instructed to act with extreme caution.[/ex] Politicians should exercise greater caution with taxpayers money.[/ex] 2) [U] advice that you …

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  • 7caution — [kô′shən] n. [ME caucioun < L cautio < cautus, pp. of cavere, to be on one s guard: see HEAR] 1. a warning; admonition 2. a word, sign, etc. by which warning is given 3. the act or practice of being cautious; wariness ☆ 4. [Old Informal] a… …

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  • 8word — word1 W1S1 [wə:d US wə:rd] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(unit of language)¦ 2 somebody s words 3 have a word 4 want a word 5 not hear/understand/believe a word 6 without (saying) a word 7 say a word/say a few words 8 a word of warning/caution/advice/thanks etc 9… …

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  • 9caution — 1 noun 1 (U) the quality of being very careful, not taking any risks, and trying to avoid danger: with caution: We must proceed with caution. | great/extreme caution: the need for extreme caution when handling these animals | treat sth with… …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 10caution — /ˈkɔʃən / (say kawshuhn) noun 1. prudence in regard to danger or evil; carefulness; wariness: proceed with caution. 2. a warning. 3. Law a warning to a person under arrest that while he or she is not obliged to answer questions, any answers given …