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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

Given wild intraday market gyrations, to catch a market downswing you may have to act quickly—but beware: Hasty moves can lead to costly errors, says Ed Slott, president of Ed Slott & Co.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

She also excelled in the fast, showy aria in which she warns Dejanira to beware of jealousy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Just beware that it’s quite possible a practical gift can backfire.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 13, 2026

Know how much you’ve got, and beware of strangers!”

From "Grendel" by John Gardner

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