bewareverb [ only in infinitive and imperative ]
uk/bɪˈweər/us/bɪˈwer/C1 [ I or T ] used to warn someone to be very careful about something or someone:
Beware salespeople who promise offers that seem too good to be true.
You should beware of undercooked food when staying in hot countries.
Beware of falling asleep while sunbathing.
[ I ] used on signs to warn people of something dangerous:
Beware of the dog.
Beware - poisonous chemicals.
More examples
- The sign on the gate said 'Beware of the Dog'.
- It is icy on that pathway in the mornings, so beware.
- You should beware of fraudsters offering overpriced treatments over the internet.
- Beware anyone who offers you a second-hand car at a bargain price.
- A red reflective triangle warns drivers to beware when there is a hazard ahead.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Threats & warnings
- (I) told you (so)! idiom
- (just) you wait idiom
- bell
- cautionary tale
- do you want to make something/anything of it? idiom
- early warning system
- emergency cord
- fire a (warning) shot across sb's bow idiom
- forewarn
- heads-up
- notice
- ring/sound alarm bells idiom
- siren
- slap
- sound
- tip
- ultimatum
- wake-up call
- warning
- warning/alarm bells start to ring/sound idiom
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