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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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But beware of viewing nuclear as an energy panacea.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“But buyer beware: The data that you may be licensing might already be subject to copyright.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Fliers beware: It looks like flights will keep getting more expensive and harder to find, even after this week.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 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

Let the reader beware at this point: I am not the best person to evaluate the Third World Student Movement.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez