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be cautious

VERB

beware

Synonyms

STRONGEST

heed take care

STRONG

attend avoid mind notice shun

WEAK

be wary guard against keep eyes open keep on one's toes keep one's distance look out mind p's and q's refrain from steer clear of take heed walk on eggs watch one's step watch out

Antonyms

STRONG

disregard face ignore meet neglect

WEAK

court invite risk take on

VERB

mind

Synonyms

STRONGEST

tend

STRONG

trouble watch

WEAK

be concerned be on guard be solicitous be wary have a care mind one's p's and q's take care toe the line watch one's step watch out

Antonyms

WEAK

disregard forget ignore neglect

Example Sentences

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We therefore need to be cautious about interpreting every fossil groove as deliberate toothpicking.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Trading will likely be cautious given we’re heading into a long weekend in the U.S. and U.K.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

He said investors have to be cautious about buying the memory leaders and other chip stocks at these levels.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The community should be cautious when enjoying outdoor recreational areas.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

I couldn’t make myself be cautious around her.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline