First Known Use: 14th century
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beware
verb be·ware \bi-ˈwer, bē-\
: to be careful : to act in a way that shows you know that there may be danger or trouble
Full Definition of BEWARE
intransitive verb
: to be on one's guard <beware of the dog>
transitive verb
1
: to take care of <beware your wallet>
2
: to be wary of <we must…beware the exceedingly tenuous generalization — Matthew Lipman>
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Origin of BEWARE
Rhymes with BEWARE
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BEWARE Defined for Kids
beware
verb be·ware \bi-ˈwer\
Definition of BEWARE for Kids
: to be cautious or careful <beware of the dog> <He told them to beware.> Hint:Beware is used only in the forms beware or to beware.
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