How to use beware in a sentence. Used to warn someone to be very careful about something or someone Used on signs to warn… To be cautious or careful Random house kernerman webster's college dictionary, © 2010 k dictionaries ltd Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by random house, inc
Definition of beware verb in oxford advanced learner's dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. From middle english bewar, be war, be ware, forms of middle english ben ware (“to be on one's guard, be vigilant”, literally “be ware”), equivalent to be + ware or be + aware Discover everything about the word beware in english Wordreference random house unabridged dictionary of american english © 2025 be•ware (bi wâr′), v.t To be wary, cautious, or careful of (usually used imperatively)
See examples of beware used in a sentence. You should use “beware” when indicating danger about something (i.e., “beware of the bears in these woods”) It shows that there’s a real threat to somebody You should use “be aware” when you want to draw attention to something without a threat (i.e., “be aware of the dog”). To beware is to be cautious and on your guard The riskier the situation, the more you need to beware
A beware of the dog sign means there's a dog in the house who doesn't care for visitors or new people When you beware, you become very cautious You look both ways and use extreme caution.
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