beware
verb
be·ware
| \ bi-ˈwer
, bē-\
, bē-\
Definition of beware
: to be on one's guard
beware of the dog
1
: to take care of
beware your wallet
2
: to be wary of
we must … beware the exceedingly tenuous generalization— Matthew Lipman
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.
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Business has been good so far, Johnson said, but beware that Nelson’s is closed during most of the run of the Fair, so selection might be limited until after Labor Day. — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, "BlackStack Brewing adds coffee, pastries and sandwiches," 29 Aug. 2019 Anyone who thinks to target the security of Iraq once again must beware that Iraq is no longer the same. — Washington Post, "Clashing statements expose rift in Iraqi paramilitary force," 23 Aug. 2019 According to the Greek biographer and essayist Plutarch, Caesar really was instructed to beware the Ides of March by a soothsayer. — Jill Gleeson, Country Living, "So, What Exactly Are the Ides of March?," 15 Mar. 2019 Regional wildfires have made the air quality so bad that five public-health agencies are jointly warning the public to beware of the haze. — Agueda Pacheco-flores, The Seattle Times, "British Columbia wildfire smoke is impacting air quality, warnings issued for vulnerable groups," 13 Aug. 2018 Drivers, beware: Law enforcement can begin handing out tickets for a couple of traffic laws that start Thursday. The state’s new hands-free driving law means drivers cannot hold a cellphone to talk, navigate or use applications. — Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, "Two important driving laws start in Minnesota. What you need to know.," 1 Aug. 2019 Tan traditionalists beware: These are exaggerated reincarnations. — Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, "Does ‘Sustainable Fashion’ Really Mean Anything?," 17 June 2019 In short, the technology is very young—early adopters beware. — David Meyer, Fortune, "Huawei Delays Its Foldable Mate X Phone As It Faces a Trifecta of Market Headwinds," 14 June 2019 Authorities are warning the public to beware of counterfeit oxycodone pills linked to four overdose deaths this week in the San Diego area, including one in Poway. — Pomerado News, "Authorities warn of dangerous blue pills," 26 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'beware.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for beware
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
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beware
verb
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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