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cautiously

/ˈkɑʃəsli/

Meanings
  • adverb

    Moving or acting carefully and warily, especially to avoid danger, risk, or injury.

  • adverb

    Giving careful thought and consideration to something.


Antonyms

incautiously
Rhymes
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variously , hazardously , precautionarily
Variants
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cautious , cautiously , cautiousness , cautiousnesses
Forms
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cautiously, more cautiously, most cautiously


Etymology
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From the Old French word 'caucir' meaning 'to tread carefully' or 'to be on the lookout'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'cautiously' contains the letters C, A, T, and I, which are also the first letters of the words 'Careful', 'Attention', 'Thought', and 'Intention'.

  2. In the game 'Risk', a player may choose to 'cautiously' advance their armies, moving only one army at a time to minimize the risk of attack.

  3. The term 'cautiously' is often used in the context of scientific research, where experiments must be carried out with great care to ensure accurate results.


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  1. prudence: The quality of being careful and sensible in one's actions, especially when dealing with potential risks or uncertainties.

  2. precaution: An action taken to prevent harm or danger, especially before an uncertain event.


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In literature, 'cautiously' is often used to describe characters who approach a situation with care and consideration, such as in the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, where Atticus Finch acts 'cautiously' in order to protect his children and ensure a fair trial for Tom Robinson.

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