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

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

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

He taught me to beware of water holes because they attract animals and people.

From "Lost Boy, Lost Girl" by John Bul Dau