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Be cautious near wet floors.
What does Cautious mean?
Careful to avoid danger or mistakes.
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Careful to avoid risk or mistakes by thinking before acting.
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She was cautious when testing the new app feature.
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Cautious planning can prevent bigger problems later.
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What does cautious mean?
Cautious means careful to avoid risk or mistakes by thinking before acting.
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WordCautious.
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MeaningCautious means Careful to avoid danger or mistakes.
ExampleExample: Be cautious near wet floors.
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- kaw · shus
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- kaw
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- shus
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- Put a little extra energy on kaw.
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adverb
cautiously
In a careful and alert way.
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