Dictionary Entry
caution
caution is a 7-letter English word with 9 senses as noun, transitive verb, and verb in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: 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. Face value is 9 in Scrabble and 12 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
7 letters · Scrabble 9 · Words With Friends 12 · 9 senses
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- 1noun
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.
- 2noun
Security; guaranty; bail.
- 3noun
Precept or warning against evil of any kind; exhortation to wariness; advice; injunction.
- 4transitive verb
To give notice of danger to; to warn; to exhort [one] to take heed.
- 5noun
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
"a man of caution"
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- 6noun
the trait of being circumspect and prudent
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- 7noun
judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger
"he exercised caution in opening the door"
"he handled the vase with care"
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- 8noun
a warning against certain acts
"a caveat against unfair practices"
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- 9verb
warn strongly; put on guard
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