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单词 beware
释义

beware

verb

be·​ware bi-ˈwer How to pronounce beware (audio)
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 Matthew Lipman

Synonyms

  • guard (against)
  • look out (for)
  • mind
  • ware
  • watch out (for)
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

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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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 How to pronounce beware (audio)
: 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.
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