caveat
Say it: KAV-ee-at /ˈkæviæt/ · noun
What “caveat” means
A warning or condition that limits a statement.
More precisely: A warning or condition that limits what has been said.
Example: “The plan works, with one caveat: it needs two more developers.”
When to use it
When adding an important limit to an offer, claim or plan, often in work discussions or careful everyday explanations.
Similar words
warning, proviso, qualification
Where it comes from
From Latin caveat, "let him beware."
Quick check
Your friend offers you her spare room, but only until her sister arrives next week. That condition is…
a guarantee or a caveat?
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a caveat
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