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caution vs warning

warning vs caution

caution and warning both are nouns.

caution is not an adjective while warning is an adjective.

caution is a verb but warning is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
caution Yes No Yes No
warning Yes Yes No No
As nouns, warning is a hypernym of caution; that is, warning is a word with a broader meaning than caution:
  • caution: a warning against certain acts
  • warning: a message informing of danger
caution (noun) warning (noun)
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger a message informing of danger
the trait of being circumspect and prudent cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness)
judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger notification of something, usually in advance
a warning against certain acts
caution (adjective) warning (adjective)
serving to warn
caution (verb) warning (verb)
warn strongly; put on guard
Difference between caution and warning

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