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 things change, and beware of Matsumoto, the pitcher.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

"So drivers beware, within the next 10 to 12 days we could be seeing record prices at the pumps."

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

The word beware echoes in my mind as Chantal pulls me away from Detective Stevens.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi