caution

A noun referring to careful attention, prudence, or a warning given to avoid potential danger, risk, or mistakes.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее внимательность, осмотрительность или предупреждение, данное для избежания потенциальной опасности, риска или ошибок.esSustantivo que denota prudencia, atención o aviso dado para evitar un peligro, riesgo o error potencial.frNom désignant l'attention, la prudence ou l'avertissement donné pour éviter un danger potentiel, un risque ou une erreur.deSubstantiv, das die Aufmerksamkeit oder Vorsicht bezeichnet, mit der man handelt, um Gefahr, Risiko oder Fehler zu vermeiden; ebenso eine Warnung, die gegeben wird, um jemanden vor möglichen Gefahren oder Konsequenzen zu warnen.ptSubstantivo que indica atenção, prudência ou cuidado para evitar perigo, risco ou erro; também pode se referir a um aviso ou advertência.zh名词，表示小心、谨慎或留意，也指为避免危险、风险或错误而发出的警告。arاسم يدل على الحذر والتيقظ والانتباه، أو على تحذير يُقدَّم لتجنب خطر أو مخاطرة أو خطأ محتمل.

1. Careful behavior B1 formal

   The quality of being careful to avoid danger or mistakes.

   • You should exercise caution when driving in the rain.
   • He handled the fragile vase with great caution.
   • Caution is advised when dealing with unknown chemicals.

   ruОсторожностьesprecauciónfrprudencedeVorsichtptCautelazh谨慎arالحذر

   同义词: alertnesscarecarefulnesscircumspectiondiscretionprudencevigilancewarinesswatchfulness

   反义词: carelessnessfoolishnessimprudencerashnessrecklessness

2. Warning B1 formal

   A formal warning or notice about potential danger.

   • The sign read 'Caution: Wet Floor'.
   • The police issued a caution about the slippery roads.
   • The doctor gave a caution about the side effects of the medication.

   ruПредупреждениеesAdvertencia de peligrofravertissementdeWarnungptAvisozh警告arتحذير

   同义词: admonishmentadmonitionalertcaveatforewarningheads-upnoticered flagtip-offwarning

• cautions plural form
• cautions' possessive plural form
• caution's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of warning someone about a potential danger or problem.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия предупреждения кого-либо о потенциальной опасности или проблеме.esVerbo que se utiliza para advertir a alguien sobre un peligro o problema potencial, o para aconsejar prudencia.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'avertir quelqu'un d'un danger potentiel ou d'un problème, ou de recommander la prudence.deVerb, das verwendet wird, um auszudrücken, dass jemand vor einer potenziellen Gefahr oder einem Problem gewarnt wird.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de avisar alguém sobre um perigo ou problema potencial.zh动词，表示提醒某人注意潜在的危险、问题或风险，使其提高警惕。arفعل يُستعمل للدلالة على تحذير شخص من خطر محتمل أو مشكلة قد تحدث، أو لتنبيهه إلى ضرورة الحذر.

1. Warn B2 formal

   To warn someone about a possible danger or problem.

   • The police cautioned drivers about the icy roads.
   • He cautioned her against investing in risky stocks.
   • The sign cautioned visitors to stay on the path.

   ruПредупреждатьesAdvertirfravertir, mettre en gardedeWarnenptAdvertirzh警告arتحذير

   同义词: advisealertappriseforewarnwarn

2. Advise B2 formal

   To advise someone to be careful or to avoid something.

   • The doctor cautioned him to avoid strenuous exercise.
   • She cautioned the team not to rush the decision.
   • Experts caution against using too much salt in your diet.

   ruПредостерегатьesaconsejar precauciónfrmettre en gardedeWarnenptAdvertirzh警告arتحذير

   同义词: admonishalertcounselforewarnwarn

   反义词: encouragegoadinciteurge

• cautioned past participle
• cautioned past simple
• cautioning present participle
• cautions third person singular