be careful

VERB

look out

Synonyms

WEAK

be alert be on guard beware check out have a care heads up hearken keep an eye out keep tabs listen mind notice pay attention peg pick up on scope shotgun size up spot spy watch out

Antonyms

WEAK

disregard ignore neglect

Example Sentences

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I think the FTC will be careful about how it attempts investigations of civil society groups in the future.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

"When Dukono hasn't erupted for a few days, you have to be careful," he said, describing the eruption as "major" and "very strong".

From BBC • May 8, 2026

So investors in these covered-call funds need to be careful.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

“We have to be careful with these sequence of one-off shocks,” Waller said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Bedi Ma'am warned me to be careful, after all.

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman

be careful

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