beware
Meaning
To use caution, pay attention to (used both with and without of).
Synonyms
watch out for
be on guard
stay away
be cautious
be on one’s guard
be on the alert
shrink from
be wary
guard oneself
look to it
be mindful
beware of
Translations
prendre garde
προσέχω
guardarsi da
tener cuidado con προφυλάσσομαι
sich hüten fare guardia
caveo
kaçınmakFrequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/biˈwɛɚ/
Etymology
In summary
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.
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