BEWARE (OF) Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

beware (of)

verb

bi-ˈwer

Definition of beware (of)

as in to guard (against)

to be cautious of or on guard against beware of that parrot because it bites

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notice

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The costumers have done a great job of supporting the characters; the soundtrack music, by Oli Julian, is unusual enough to notice without overwhelming the action.

— Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
One of the homeowners noticed damage to a window screen four days later and contacted police.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 1 Oct. 2026

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