Beware vs. Caution — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Beware and Caution
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Beware
To be on guard against; be cautious of
"Beware the ides of March" (Shakespeare).
Caution
Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes
Anyone receiving a suspect package should exercise extreme caution
Beware
To be cautious; exert caution
We had to beware of the icy patches on the road. Beware of the dog.
Caution
An amusing or surprising person
‘You're a caution, you are,’ she said
Beware
To use caution, pay attention to (used both with and without of).
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Caution
Say something as a warning
‘Be careful now,’ he cautioned
The Chancellor cautioned that economic uncertainties remained
Beware
To be on one's guard; to be cautious; to take care; - commonly followed by of or lest before the thing that is to be avoided.
Beware of all, but most beware of man !
Beware the awful avalanche.
Caution
Careful forethought to avoid danger or harm.
Beware
To have a special regard; to heed.
Behold, I send an Angel before thee. . . . Beware of him, and obey his voice.
Caution
Close attention or vigilance to minimize risk
The car proceeded over the rickety bridge with caution.
Beware
To avoid; to take care of; to have a care for.
To wish them beware the son.
Caution
Prudence or restraint in action or decision
Advised caution in choosing a school.
Beware
Be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to;
Beware of telephone salesmen
Caution
A warning or admonishment, especially to take heed
I received a caution from the doctor about fat in my diet.
Caution
A cautious action; a precaution
The climbers took the necessary cautions in preparing for the ascent.
Caution
(Informal) One that is striking or alarming.
Caution
To warn or admonish
Cautioned him not to go swimming alone.
Cautioned that the findings were not conclusive.
Caution
To give a warning or admonishment
Cautioned against overeating.
Caution
Prudence when faced with, or when expecting to face, danger; care taken in order to avoid risk or harm.
Take caution
Have caution
Exercise great caution
Utmost caution is required when travelling in this dangerous neighbourhood
Act with caution
Caution
A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided.
The guideline expressed caution against excessive radiographic imaging.
Caution
Security; guaranty; bail.
Caution
(dated) One who draws attention or causes astonishment by their behaviour.
Oh, that boy, he's a caution! He does make me laugh.
Caution
(law) A formal warning given as an alternative to prosecution in minor cases.
Caution
(soccer) A yellow card.
Caution
(transitive) To warn; to alert, advise that caution is warranted.
Caution
(soccer) To give a yellow card
Caution
A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided; prudence in regard to danger; provident care; wariness.
Caution
Security; guaranty; bail.
The Parliament would yet give his majesty sufficient caution that the war should be prosecuted.
Caution
Precept or warning against evil of any kind; exhortation to wariness; advice; injunction.
In way of caution I must tell you.
Caution
A pledge, bond, or other security for the performance of an obligation either in or out of judicial proceedings; the promise or contract of one not for himself but another; security.
Caution
To give notice of danger to; to warn; to exhort [one] to take heed.
You cautioned me against their charms.
Caution
The trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger;
A man of caution
Caution
A warning against certain acts;
A caveat against unfair practices
Caution
Judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger;
He exercised caution in opening the door
He handled the vase with care
Caution
The trait of being circumspect and prudent
Caution
Warn strongly; put on guard
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