Caution ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Caution ( noun )

1. The action of being cautious, especially so as to avoid danger or risk.
2. A warning or piece of advice about a potential danger or problem.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french cautel, from latin cautela "cautiousness", from cautus "cautious".

Examples:

1. We need to proceed with caution when handling hazardous materials.
2. The police gave a caution to the driver to slow down.
3. The hikers received a caution about the steep and rocky trail ahead.
4. She offered a caution to her friend about investing in that stock.
5. The captain advised his crew to proceed with caution in the stormy weather.

(As a verb)

Caution ( verb )

1. The action of being cautious, especially so as to avoid danger or risk.
2. A warning or piece of advice about a potential danger or problem.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french cautel, from latin cautela "cautiousness", from cautus "cautious".

Examples:

1. We need to proceed with caution when handling hazardous materials.
2. The police gave a caution to the driver to slow down.
3. The hikers received a caution about the steep and rocky trail ahead.
4. She offered a caution to her friend about investing in that stock.
5. The captain advised his crew to proceed with caution in the stormy weather.