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caution

caution

Meaning of caution

care to avoid danger or problems

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British English/ˈkɔːʃən/
American English/ˈkɔʃən/
Russian transcription[əstɐˈroʐnəsʲtʲ]
caution
caution - осторожность
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caution with Russian translation

caution usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Она открыла коробку с осторожностью.

She opened the box with caution.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Пожалуйста, обращайтесь со стеклом осторожно.

Please handle the glass with caution.

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caution synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between caution / care / prudence / vigilance / alertness

🇬🇧English
caution

осторожность — care to avoid danger or problems

B1Often

She opened the box with caution.

Она открыла коробку с осторожностью.

C
🇬🇧English
caution

the base noun meaning carefulness to avoid danger or mistakes

A2Very Often

Caution is needed when crossing the road.

При переходе дороги нужна осторожность.

C
🇬🇧English
care

broader and more general than caution; careful attention or concern

A2Very Often

Handle the glass with care.

Обращайся со стеклом осторожно.

P
🇬🇧English
prudence

careful good judgment, especially about future risks and practical decisions

A2Rarely

It is wise to act with prudence when investing money.

Разумно действовать осмотрительно при вложении денег.

V
🇬🇧English
vigilance

careful watchfulness to notice danger, problems, or changes

A2Rarely

Vigilance is important in airport security.

Бдительность важна в аэропортовой безопасности.

A
🇬🇧English
alertness

the state of being awake, attentive, and ready to respond

A2Often

Driver alertness is essential on long journeys.

Для долгих поездок очень важна внимательность водителя.

D
🇬🇧English
discretion

careful judgment in speech or action, especially to avoid offending or revealing too much

A2Often

She spoke with discretion about the private matter.

Она говорила об этом личном вопросе осмотрительно.

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How to pronounce caution and what this word means

caution translation: осторожность. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce caution

/ˈkɔːʃən/

caution translation

осторожность

caution examples

She opened the box with caution.

caution transcription

/ˈkɔːʃən/, /ˈkɔʃən/

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caution meaning: what does it mean?

care to avoid danger or problems

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caution is pronounced as /ˈkɔːʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

caution definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

She opened the box with caution. Translation: Она открыла коробку с осторожностью.

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