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warning vs caution

caution vs warning

warning and caution both are nouns.

warning is an adjective but caution is not an adjective.

warning is not a verb while caution is a verb.

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

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