Associations to the word «Caution»

Wiktionary

CAUTION, noun. Precept or warning against evil or danger of any kind; exhortation to wariness; advice; injunction.
CAUTION, 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.
CAUTION, noun. Security; guaranty; bail.
CAUTION, noun. One who gives rise to attention or astonishment.
CAUTION, noun. A formal warning given as an alternative to prosecution in minor cases.
CAUTION, verb. (transitive) To warn; to alert, advise that caution is warranted.
CAUTION MONEY, noun. Money deposited by way of security or guarantee

Dictionary definition

CAUTION, noun. The trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger; "a man of caution".
CAUTION, noun. A warning against certain acts; "a caveat against unfair practices".
CAUTION, noun. Judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger; "he exercised caution in opening the door"; "he handled the vase with care".
CAUTION, noun. The trait of being circumspect and prudent.
CAUTION, verb. Warn strongly; put on guard.

Wise words

We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetition impresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.
Florence Scovel Shinn