Meaning & use

caveat

noun·Advanced

A warning or condition attached to a statement, agreement, or piece of advice.

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I recommend the restaurant, with the caveat that service can be slow on weekends.

The offer came with one caveat: the price would rise after March.

A note on using this word

Caveat is often introduced with 'with the caveat that,' signaling an important exception readers should keep in mind.

Words with a similar meaning

warningproviso

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