beware

Signification

To use caution, pay attention to (used both with and without of).

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/biˈwɛɚ/

Étymologie

From Middle English bewar, be war, be ware, forms of Middle English ben ware (“to be on one's guard, be vigilant”, literally “be ware”), equivalent to be + ware or be + aware. Compare Old English bewarian.