Plural of caution
regular plural
The plural of caution is cautions.
Forms of caution
| Singular | caution /ˈkɔːʃ(ə)n/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | cautions |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Cautions in a sentence
- "Careful, Uwe," cautions my Venezuelan explorer friend, José Miguel Pérez, with a grim smile.1989 May, Uwe George, “Venezuela's Islands in Time”, in National Geographic, volume 175, number 5, page 535
- Reno humorously cautions against going “Trumpster diving” for our next president (p. 38).2017 March 8, William L. Benoit, Mark J. Glantz, Persuasive Attacks on Donald Trump in the 2016 Presidential Primary, Lexington Books, →ISBN. From the entry Trumpster diving
- As he does, he cautions Michael as to the postmurder parameters.2008, Fred Ephraim, Kelsey's Quest, Xlibris Corporation, →ISBN, page 280. From the entry postmurder
- Still, the writer and director jokingly cautions that Serenity is not the start of a trilogy.2005 October 1, Daniel Eagan, “Finding Serenity”, in Film Journal International. From the entry openture
- But he cautions you to stay alert, as sometimes these planes don't work as well as we'd like them to."2004, George Carlin, When Will Jesus Bring the Pork Chops?, New York: Hyperion Books, →ISBN, →OCLC, →OL, page 57. From the entry seat-belt
Meaning of caution
- noun Prudence when faced with, or when expecting to face, danger; care taken in order to avoid risk or harm.
- noun A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided.
- noun Security; guaranty; bail.
Questions about the plural of caution
- What is the plural of caution?
- The plural of caution is cautions.
- Is caution countable?
- Caution is a countable and uncountable noun.
Source and license
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