caveat
Caveat (noun) means a warning or condition attached to a statement, agreement, or piece of advice. Example: “I'll recommend the restaurant, with the caveat that service can be slow.”
How to Use Caveat
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA warning or condition you attach to something, meaning "this comes with a catch."
You'll most often meet it as a noun after "with the caveat that…"
Trace the full origin ↓Word Forms
caveated past tense, caveats plural, caveats singular
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I'll recommend the restaurant, with the _____ that service can be slow.
Etymology
From Latin caveat, "let him beware" — a form of the verb caveō, "to be on guard." A doublet of "show."
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What does “caveat” mean?
The word “caveat” means a warning or condition attached to a statement, agreement, or piece of advice. In plain terms, a warning or condition you attach to something, meaning "this comes with a catch.".
How do you pronounce “caveat”?
“Caveat” is pronounced KA-vih-at (/ˈkæviɑt/ in IPA).
How do you use “caveat” in a sentence?
Here is “caveat” used in a sentence: “I'll recommend the restaurant, with the caveat that service can be slow.”
What part of speech is “caveat”?
Depending on how it is used, “caveat” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “caveat” come from?
The word “caveat” comes from Latin. From Latin caveat, "let him beware" — a form of the verb caveō, "to be on guard." A doublet of "show.".
Is “caveat” a common word?
“Caveat” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “caveat” have?
“Caveat” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a warning or condition attached to a statement, agreement, or piece of advice.