caution

/kɔʃən/ nounverb
7 letters2 syllables9 points in Scrabble®12 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS5
NOUN
1

The trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger.

“a man of caution”

2

The trait of being circumspect and prudent.

3

Judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger.

“he exercised caution in opening the door”

4

A warning against certain acts.

VERB
1

Warn strongly; put on guard.

WORD FORMS
Related formcautious
Related formcautionary
GAME SCORES
Scrabble®9 points
Words With Friends®12 points
Double word18 points
Triple word27 points
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Pig Latinautioncay
Starts & ends withC … N
Syllablescau · tion
SYNONYMS & RELATED12
SAME LETTERS, DIFFERENT WORDS
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