adj
Uncommon
cautioned
Cautioned (adj) means having been formally warned, especially by police. Example: “He was cautioned by officers after the incident but not charged.”
adj
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Having been formally warned, especially by police.
"He was cautioned by officers after the incident but not charged."
How to use cautioned
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe past-tense/adjective form of caution — someone who has received a formal warning.
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What does “cautioned” mean?
The word “cautioned” means having been formally warned, especially by police. In plain terms, the past-tense/adjective form of caution — someone who has received a formal warning.
How do you use “cautioned” in a sentence?
Here is “cautioned” used in a sentence: “He was cautioned by officers after the incident but not charged.”
What part of speech is “cautioned”?
“Cautioned” is an adjective.
Is “cautioned” a common word?
“Cautioned” is an uncommon word in modern English.
