Synonyms of cautions

cautions 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of caution

as in warns

to give notice to beforehand especially of danger or risk

the doctor cautioned that I should still be careful using my sprained wrist for the next several days

Synonyms & Similar Words

• warns
• alerts
• advises
• informs
• forewarns
• wakes
• predicts
• admonishes
• tips (off)
• forecasts
• notifies
• presages
• prophesies
• apprises
• foretells
• augurs
• prognosticates
• harbingers
• portends
• foreshadows
• bodes
• forebodes
• foretokens

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• risks
• imperils

cautions

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noun

plural of caution

1

as in wonders

something extraordinary or surprising

how she manages to drive her car without destroying the neighborhood is a caution

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wonders
• miracles
• marvels
• phenomena
• prodigies
• sensations
• portents
• beauties
• splendors
• flashes
• spectacles
• sights
• curiosities
• apparitions
• appearances
• knockouts
• jim-dandies
• dandies
• corkers
• crackerjacks

2

as in warnings

something that tells of approaching danger or risk

this is just a caution that the following paragraph practically gives away the entire plot of the movie

Synonyms & Similar Words

• warnings
• signs
• red lights
• red flags
• tip-offs
• indicators
• wake-up calls
• signals
• tocsins
• premonitions
• omens
• notifications
• portents
• notices
• declarations
• buoys
• presages
• announcements
• knells
• foretastes
• foretokens

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• all clears

3

as in advice

the act or an instance of telling beforehand of danger or risk

we heeded the police officer's caution about the road ahead

Synonyms & Similar Words

• warnings
• advice
• admonitions
• recommendations
• alerts
• admonishments
• suggestions
• alarms
• forewarnings
• predictions
• notices
• heads-ups
• announcements
• prophecies
• tips
• premonitions
• guidance
• declarations
• notifications
• auguries
• tip-offs
• counsel

4

as in precautions

a measure taken to preclude loss or injury

the standard caution of donning surgical gloves before performing any kind of dental work

Synonyms & Similar Words

• precautions
• safeguards
• preventives
• fail-safes
• protections
• palladia
• shields
• screens
• walls
• wards
• guards
• covers
• armors

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cautions

Verb

The state’s health department cautions that the true number is most certainly higher because not everyone who gets sick seeks medical care. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026

Patinkin cautions that long-wearing lipsticks and stains may dry too quickly to blend, while oily balms may not stay put on skin. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026

Patinkin cautions that long-wearing lipsticks and stains may dry too quickly to blend as blush, while oily balms may have less staying power on skin. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026

Müller cautions, however, that those figures rest heavily on a handful of in-demand models. — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2026

Bailey’s findings are compelling but shouldn’t be considered conclusive, cautions Richard Blakemore, maritime history professor at the University of Reading in the United Kingdom who also wasn’t involved with Bailey’s work. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

The piece cautions that anti-Trump sentiment does not necessarily mean enthusiasm for Democrats. — Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026

George Liakopoulos, pest expert at Fantastic Pest Control, cautions against leaving any cracks or holes open, no matter how small. — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 1 Nov. 2026

There’s also a chance that rain and snow will shower the Lower Lakes; the Old Farmer’s Almanac cautions that this could cause travel delays. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2026

Noun

So, the usual cautions when using an AI tool definitely apply. — ArsTechnica, 27 Oct. 2026

First, expect sleep medicine groups to issue clearer public cautions. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026

Two poor challenges in quick succession, both of which were borderline cautions anyway, usually lead to a card. — Graham Scott, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

As Gottschalk cautions, the smart play is to enjoy the convenience while staying conscious of how those digital nudges shape what ends up in your cart. — New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026

However, some late cautions erased much of Kirkwood's work, and presented a golden opportunity to Arrow McLaren's Christian Lundgaard. — Matt Reigle , Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026

There were 23 routes that were not passable and another 19 identified that had cautions, McDermott said. — Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Even with the caveats and cautions, the town of Palm Beach considers AI advances in policing to be critical. — Laurie Mermet, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2026

Allowing Turf to Grow Up to the Tree Seymour cautions against allowing grass to grow all the way to the base of the tree. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 15 Aug. 2026