Caution

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1. Noun

A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided; prudence in regard to danger; provident care; wariness.

2. Noun

Security; guaranty; bail.

3. Noun

Precept or warning against evil of any kind; exhortation to wariness; advice; injunction.

4. Verb

To give notice of danger to; to warn; to exhort [one] to take heed.

5. Noun

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger; "a man of caution"
Vocabulary classified under Academic vocabulary

6. Noun

a warning against certain acts; "a caveat against unfair practices"
Vocabulary classified under Linguistics
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