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

Humans "still have a lot of control", he said, stressing that "we should be careful to construct in a way where we still continue to exist, and we can live in harmony with it."

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Just be careful not to concentrate too much of your wealth in one place.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

And he was the only man in Hotel Barba who could beat up anybody, so he had to be careful to seem weak, or the staff might kick him out.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri

be careful

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