meaning of caution
1. 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.
2. Security; guaranty; bail.
3. Precept or warning against evil of any kind; exhortation to wariness; advice; injunction.
4. To give notice of danger to; to warn; to exhort [one] to take heed.
5. the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger; "a man of
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