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Definitions

beware

[bih-wair] / bɪˈwɛər /
VERB
be careful
Synonyms
STRONGEST
heed take care
STRONG
attend avoid mind notice shun
WEAK
be cautious be wary guard against keep eyes open keep on one's toes keep one's distance look out mind p's and q's refrain from steer clear of take heed walk on eggs watch one's step watch out
Antonyms
STRONG
disregard face ignore meet neglect
WEAK
court invite risk take on

Example Sentences

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Plus, beware extra-long security lines and rising airfares.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

But investors beware: The race to increase production risks creating an eventual glut of hardware and a painful crash.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

Just beware that the IRS could throw a flag later.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 6, 2026

At home, he warned citizens to beware of extreme partisanship.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

We should beware of demonising or idealising it on the basis of a superficial acquaintance.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.