caveat

ca·ve·at

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kav-ee-aht, -at, kah-vee-, key-]
- /ˈkæv iˌɑt, -ˌæt, ˈkɑ vi-, keɪ-/
- /ˈkæv.i.æt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kav-ee-aht, -at, kah-vee-, key-]
- /ˈkæv iˌɑt, -ˌæt, ˈkɑ vi-, keɪ-/

Definitions of caveat word

countable noun caveat A caveat is a warning of a specific limitation of something such as information or an agreement. 3
noun caveat a formal notice requesting the court or officer to refrain from taking some specified action without giving prior notice to the person lodging the caveat 3
noun caveat a warning; caution 3
noun caveat a formal notice that an interested party files with the proper legal authorities, directing them to refrain from an action until the party can be heard 3
noun caveat a warning 3
noun caveat a warning or caution; admonition. 1

See all 18 definitions of caveat

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Parts of speech for Caveat

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Caveat

caveat popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for caveat

noun caveat

admonition — An admonition is a warning or criticism about someone's behaviour.
monition — Literary. admonition or warning.
alarm — Alarm is a feeling of fear or anxiety that something unpleasant or dangerous might happen.
caution — Caution is great care which you take in order to avoid possible danger.
forewarning — to warn in advance.

All 12 Synonyms of caveat

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