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

Ryan Marino, the standards development and research manager for the Tile Council of North America, cautions homeowners to stay away from strong acidic cleaners. — Abid Haque, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026

People with uncontrolled heart conditions, open wounds, certain infections or severe balance or seizure disorders should check with their health care provider before participating, Fishman cautions. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

The article cautions against outsourcing relationship building to AI, noting that authentic connections require time, vulnerability, and generosity, offering no immediate gratification. — William Arruda, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Raiola, the director of sports and entertainment group at PKF O’Connor Davies, cautions that the actual transaction is much more complicated than his calculations suggest. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Aug. 2026

The agency also cautions against organizations demanding payment through methods such as gift cards, wire transfers or cryptocurrency. — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Hafley, however, cautions not to read too deep into the team’s first depth chart. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026

The company cautions that this timeline is based on a single case and may vary. — Robert Hart, The Verge, 12 Aug. 2026

The team cautions that HECIA does not prescribe one universal habitat design. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026

Noun

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

Mayo Clinic cautions, however, that antibiotics are not helpful in most cases. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Aug. 2026

And because there are few cautions, there’s an emphasis on green-flag pit stops and the pit crew’s ability to be fast and mistake free. — Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 25 July 2026

Despite the cautions, the 39-year-old South Fulton mom had the rare distinction among new parents of getting a full nights rest soon after her son, Asher, was born. — Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 20 July 2026

There were no red cards at the time, but they were introduced (along with the yellow cautions) at the 1970 World Cup as a result of that match. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026

There were a track-record 13 cautions in Saturday night's O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race won by Justin Allgaier. — CBS News, 13 July 2026