B2nounhealthlaw
US/ˈkɔː.ʃən/
UK/ˈkɔː.ʃən/
great care to avoid danger or mistakes, or a warning to be careful
In context
You should treat online offers from strangers with caution.
The driver slowed down and proceeded with caution through the thick fog.
Investors urged caution after the sudden fall in share prices.
Words that go with caution
noun + preposition
- with cautionHandle the knife with caution.
- word of cautionA word of caution before you sign the contract.
verb + noun
- exercise cautionPlease exercise caution on icy roads.
- urge cautionExperts urge caution when buying online.
verb + preposition
- proceed with cautionDrivers should proceed with caution.
- throw caution to the windSometimes you just have to throw caution to the wind.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
with cautiousCorrect: with caution