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Term: cautioned

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: 1 - To give a warning or advice to someone about potential dangers or problems.

Description: When someone is cautioned, they are given a warning or advice about potential dangers, problems, or risks that they should be aware of.

Sample Sentence: The teacher cautioned the students about the slippery floor in the hallway.

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Sense: 2 - To advise or admonish someone firmly or seriously.

Description: When someone is cautioned in this sense, they are being advised or admonished in a firm or serious manner to prevent them from making mistakes or poor decisions.

Sample Sentence: The boss cautioned the employee not to reveal the confidential information to anyone.

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: 1 - An act or instance of giving a warning or admonition.

Description: In this sense, cautioned refers to the act or instance of giving a warning or admonition to someone.

Sample Sentence: The caution of the lifeguard prevented a potential accident at the pool.

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