cautioning

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of warning or advising someone to be careful or to avoid danger.

  - "You should caution your child about playing near the street."
  - "The doctor cautioned the patient about the side effects of the medication."

• Noun

  A formal warning given by an authority figure.

  - "The principal issued a cautioning to the student for bullying."
  - "The police officer gave a cautioning to the driver for speeding."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cautioning
warning , warning , gnarling , gnarlin'

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Variants

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caution , cautioned , cautioning , cautions

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'caucer' meaning 'to advise' or 'to call for'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'cautioning' is related to the word 'cautious', which means being careful or prudent.

2. In some legal contexts, a cautioning can be used as an alternative to a formal criminal charge.

3. The word 'cautioning' is often used in the context of driving, with signs warning drivers to 'Caution: Slippery When Wet' or 'Caution: Construction Ahead'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Warning: A message or signal that alerts people to danger or potential harm.

2. Advice: Recommendations or suggestions given to help someone make a decision or solve a problem.

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Culture

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In literature, 'cautioning' is often used to build tension or to create a sense of foreboding. For example, in Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Tell-Tale Heart,' the narrator cautions the reader about his own sanity before revealing the gruesome details of his crime.

How to Memorize "cautioning"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a parent warning their child about a dangerous situation, such as a hot stove or a busy street.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cautioning' with the idea of safety and protection.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Cautioning keeps us safe'.

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