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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

Investors will also be watching the stock market closely Friday, and history suggests they have reason to be cautious.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

"And if you drive, no matter how good you are, always be cautious."

From BBC • May 20, 2026

The Highway Patrol urged the public to wear seat belts, not drink and drive and be cautious while traversing remote roads like Mount Emma given “limited sight distances, narrow lanes, and winding terrain.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

I have to be cautious as I move along the water though, because I find my thoughts preoccupied with unanswered questions, most of which concern Peeta.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins

be cautious

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