beware

be·ware | \ bi-ˈwer

How to pronounce beware (audio)

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Definition of beware

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

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Examples of beware in a Sentence

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.

Recent Examples on the Web Jefferson County sheriff’s officials are issuing a strong warning to grandparents to beware of a recent scam targeting them. — Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, "New scam in Jefferson County has cost some grandparents thousands," 10 Sep. 2020 Google announced a new kids initiative with videos, books and apps on upcoming Lenovo tablets, but parents beware — the content will be full of ads. — Jefferson Graham, USA TODAY, "Google finds a new way to serve ads to kids on upcoming Lenovo tablets," 31 Aug. 2020 About 20 minutes after, forecasters warned responders to beware of a rare fire tornado near Roberts Canyon. — Fox News, "Fire tornado warning grips California as wildfire explodes with 'extremely dangerous' conditions north of Tahoe," 16 Aug. 2020 And beware Tiger Woods at the season's first major. — Patrick Snell And Ben Morse, CNN, "Bryson DeChambeau snaps driver during PGA Championship opening round," 7 Aug. 2020 The good thing about this one is that there is no limit on how many friends can join in on this costume – just beware of the claw. — Seventeen.com Editors, Seventeen, "44 Easy Disney Halloween Costumes That Will Make You Cry Tears of Nostalgia," 29 July 2020 Water flossing is a popular alternative but beware, nothing is as effective as the original string. — Emy Rodriguez Flores, Redbook, "Here's How Often/How Long You Really Need To Brush and Floss Your Teeth," 4 Oct. 2019 But beware the communal campground bathroom (more on that below). — Courtney Shea, refinery29.com, "Before You Plan Your Summer Road Trip, Read This," 13 July 2020 Ukraine is looking for a new central banker, but applicants beware. — David L. Stern, Washington Post, "Ukraine’s bank chief quit and coffin left as warning. It’s a scandal that threatens the country’s economic health.," 11 July 2020

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“Beware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beware. Accessed 20 Sep. 2020.

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beware

verb

English Language Learners Definition of beware

: to be careful : to act in a way that shows you know that there may be danger or trouble

See the full definition for beware in the English Language Learners Dictionary

beware

be·ware | \ bi-ˈwer

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Kids Definition of beware

: 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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