caveat
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7.7
- noun
- /ˈkæviˌæt/
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- I must offer one important caveat to all of the findings related to party loyalty.
- comes with a caveat
- an important caveat
- add a caveat
With all these caveats, it's fair to ask, why bother?
- With all these caveats, it's fair to ask, why bother?
- My only caveat is don't bore me.
- The general supposition is, despite these important caveats, robust and valid.
- But I have to add another caveat to this, so to speak.
- I don't really have any caveats that go with it.
- We shot this with the caveat that this picture will never go in the book.
- So before we move on, couple caveats and disclaimers.
- So naps certainly are a good thing, but with a big caveat that I'll come back to.
- And I will put two strong caveats on that claim.
- And, and, but that's not a caveat there.
Examples
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In assessing the results of these developmental policies, a caveat is in order.
Academic text (1999) -
However, there are some caveats that need to be added to the information exchange issue.
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So this is the one caveat that I have to issue.
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And then again, maybe I should add a caveat to what I said earlier.
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Can I add a caveat just to make it easier?
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But I have to add another caveat to this, so to speak.
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So I will, with one more caveat, let us get into it.
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We shot this with the caveat that this picture will never go in the book.
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I do want to add a small caveat here.
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Before signing the contract, he mentioned one important caveat about hidden fees.
Synonyms
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1.0
A statement or sign that tells people about danger before it happens
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4.1
A quick warning that something will happen
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1.6
Words that warn people to avoid danger or bad behavior
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2.8
A short helpful suggestion that warns about a possible problem
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7.4
A warning or advice to stop someone from doing something wrong
A careful comment that avoids strong claims or promises
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Etymology
The word caveat comes from the Latin cavēre 'to beware', like the English word 'caution'. That's why a caveat today is a short 'warning' or condition someone gives before agreeing to something.