beware
verb
be·ware bi-ˈwer 
bē-
intransitive verb
: to be on one's guard
beware of the dog
transitive verb
1
: to take care of
beware your wallet
2
: to be wary of
we must … beware the exceedingly tenuous generalization
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Synonyms
- guard (against)
- look out (for)
- mind
- ware
- watch out (for)
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Example Sentences
A ghostly voice cried “Beware!”. He told them to beware. The restaurant's food is excellent, but beware the chili if you don't like spicy food.
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Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 But beware: This image is also an optical illusion... Richard Malena, Popular Mechanics, 7 Sep. 2022 But groom-averse, beware: Yorkies do require regular brushing and maintenance to keep their hair tangle-free and silky soft. Katarina Avendano, Good Housekeeping, 25 Aug. 2022 But just beware the pitfalls of such a fragmented approach, not least for the companies that have to navigate increasingly uneven regulatory terrain. David Meyer, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2022 But beware: Aimed at retail traders, the funds in effect allow professional strategies that could leave ordinary investors exposed to substantial risks. The Week Staff, The Week, 24 July 2022 But beware: This cinematic butterfly is short-lived. Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2022 But beware: Deer, rabbits, slugs, and snails love these plants. Lauren Smith Mcdonough, House Beautiful, 25 May 2022 But companies should beware of disgruntled people finding like-minded peers. Rosabeth Moss Kanter For Cnn Business Perspectives, CNN, 18 May 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English been war, from been "to be" + war "cognizant, ware entry 1"
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense
Kids Definition
beware
verb
be·ware bi-ˈwer
: to be cautious or careful
beware of the dog
He told them to beware.
Hint: Beware is used only in the forms beware or to beware.