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Use caution when crossing the icy sidewalk.
What does Caution mean?
Care to avoid trouble.
Dictionary definition
Care taken to avoid mistakes or problems.
Example sentences
Caution in a sentence
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The sign warned students to walk with caution.
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Caution helps people notice risks before they become problems.
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Practice 1
What does caution mean?
Caution means care taken to avoid mistakes or problems.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to caution?
Care is close in meaning to caution in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a good contrast to caution?
Recklessness gives a useful opposite or contrast to caution.
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WordCaution.
Partnoun.
MeaningCaution means Care to avoid trouble.
ExampleExample: Use caution when crossing the icy sidewalk.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- kaw · shun
- Strongest beat
- kaw
- Ending
- shun
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on kaw.
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Synonyms
Words like Caution
careA similar word or phrase for caution in this meaning.
watchfulnessA similar word or phrase for caution in this meaning.
Antonyms
Opposite words
recklessnessA useful contrast to caution in this meaning.
carelessnessA useful contrast to caution in this meaning.
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Caution word family
Base word
caution
noun
caution
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Hint for students
Caution means careful attention to avoid danger or mistakes.
Common mix-up
Caution is not the same as fear. Caution means being careful; fear means feeling scared.
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Write one sentence that shows caution without using the word caution. Example: She walked slowly on the icy sidewalk so she would not slip. Clue words: walked slowly, icy sidewalk, not slip Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show careful behavior to avoid danger or a mistake?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Use caution when carrying the hot soup." Why does caution fit better than excitement?
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