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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Gardeners beware that some rural ground frost is still likely too.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Ultimately, high-yield debt can deliver outsize returns when the economy is expanding and rates are falling, but beware when rates are rising or the economy is in recession.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

When it comes to choosing a Medicare Advantage plan, now more than ever, buyers must beware.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

But things change, and beware of Matsumoto, the pitcher.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

But Donay does not think to tell me to beware of this Lagurie.

From "Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti" by Frances Temple

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