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noun great care ADJ. considerable, extreme, great, utmost The utmost caution must be exercised when handling explosives. | excessive | due We proceeded with due caution. VERB + CAUTION exercise | advise, counsel, urge We urge caution in the use of this medication. PREP. with ~ The information should be treated with some caution. PHRASES err on the side of caution (= to be too cautious), the need for caution I must stress the need for caution. | sound a note of caution The minister sounded a note of caution about the economy. | cast/throw caution to the wind/winds (= to start taking risks), a word of caution I would just like to add a word of caution. spoken warning given by a judge/policeman ADJ. formal He received a formal caution. VERB + CAUTION get off with, receive | give sb, issue, let sb off with They let her off with a caution.
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caution
verbs
advise caution
( also counsel caution formal )
• We advise caution if you are buying a property overseas.
urge caution
• Scientists are urging caution in research involving genes.
exercise caution
(= be careful )
• Travellers are advised to exercise caution while travelling in remote areas.
proceed with caution
• You should always proceed with caution in financial matters.
treat something with caution
• The results of the survey should be treated with caution.
view something with caution
• At the moment investors are viewing the shares with caution.
adjectives
great caution
• Exercise great caution when handling toxic waste.
extreme caution
• Bears can be dangerous and walkers should proceed with extreme caution.
the utmost caution
• You are advised to take the utmost caution when buying a second-hand car.
due caution
formal (= the carefulness that is necessary )
• An over-confident driver may overtake without due caution.
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