Caution
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes; prudent attention to potential hazards. It can also refer to a warning or a formal reprimand by police.
“The sign urged caution when approaching the construction site.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈkɔːʃ(ə)n/
Syllables
cau·tion
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Contains -TION ending, one of the most common suffixes in English
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Worth 9 points; -TION endings are excellent for high-scoring plays
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