Let's take the utmost caution against errors.
Source: tatoeba (20870)
Caution
/ˈkɔːʃ(ə)n/
Synonyms for "caution" (261 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (53)
Noun(19 words)
admonishadmonishmentadmonitionadviceadviseadvisingadvocacyalarmalertalertingalertnessanticipationattentionbriefingcalculationcanninesscarecarefulnesscaution moneycautioning
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Adjective(2 words)
carefullercautionary indicator
Strong matches (78)
circumspectnesscluecollateralcollateral securityconcernconsiderationconsultationcouncilcounselcry havoccry out againstcuedauntdeliberatenessdeliberationdepositdetermentdeterrencedeterrent examplediffidence
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directiondiscreetnessdiscretiondisinclination to believedissuadedistrusteccentricencourageenjoinexampleexhortexhortationexpostulateexpostulationfalterfalteringfinal noticefinal warningforesightforethoughtforewarnforewarningforfeitfrighten offfrightening offgive fair warninggive noticegive warningguardednessguidancehedgehedgingheedheedfulnesshesitancehesitancyhesitatinghesitationhinthortationideainciteinconvincibilityincredulity
Noun(9 words)
conservatismconservativenessdeliberationdistrust of motivesexpression of concernforethoughtheedheedfulnesshydroplaning
Adjective(2 words)
due careeuropean descriptor
Verb(3 words)
Related words (130)
induceinjunctioninstructionintimateintimidateintimidationissue a caveatissue an ultimatumjudiciousnesskid out ofleerinesslessonlimitloving caremarginmindfulnessmonitionmoralmovenotice
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notificationnotifyobject lessonofficeopinionparleypassing wordpersuadepointerpreachprecautionpreconsiderationpredeliberationpremeditationpreparednesspromptproposalprovidenceprudencerecommendationregardregardfulnessremonstranceremonstrateresistiveness to beliefshilly shallyingshilly-shallyshilly-shallyingskepticismsolicitudesound the alarmstakesteersuggestionsuspicionsuspiciousnesstalk out oftalking out oftender loving caretentativenessthoroughnessthoughtthoughtfulnessthreatthreatentiptip offtip-offtlctough-mindednessultimatumunconvincibilityuncredulousnessunpersuadabilityunpersuadeunpersuasibilityurgeutter a caveatverbum sapientivigilancewarinesswarnwarn againstwarningwarning piecewatchfulnesswhisperword to the wise
Noun(37 words)
informmistrustmodestnessmore measuredmost carefullymost frenchno numbernoteperfect predictorpersonality typeprecautionqualificationreckfulnessrecommendreprimandingresistance to changereticencesafety alertsafety awarenessscepticism
Adjective(1 words)
stern warning
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: carefulness, circumspection, care, cautiousness, caveat.
- Sentence evidence is available for caution, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wiktionary, wordnet, opengloss, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "caution".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "caution"
Keep "caution" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "caution" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "caution", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "caution" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
13 entriesaction verbadvising actionattentivenessbehavioral traitdiscernmentdiscretionguidance actjudiciousnessnotequalifierverbal warningwarnwarning
More specific
9 entriesCollocations
9 entriescaution flagcaution signcaution tapecautionary notecautionary taleexercise cautionnote of cautiontake cautionword of caution
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
8 entriesAntonyms
1 entriesSample sentences
24 total sentences available.
If you drive with anything less than extreme caution, you're risking your life.
Source: tatoeba (29928)
I repeat it by way of caution.
Source: tatoeba (282238)
He advised caution.
Source: tatoeba (304516)
Showing 4 of 24 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "caution"?
Closest matches include carefulness, circumspection, care, cautiousness, caveat.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "caution"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.