caveat
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A warning or condition attached to something, limiting how it should be understood or used.
Synonyms and antonyms
Usage notes
Often introduced with "with one caveat" or "a caveat being that."
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "He agreed to help, with the _____ that he couldn't stay past six o'clock."
Answer: caveat
In your own words, what does "caveat" mean?
A warning or condition attached to something, limiting how it should be understood or used.
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