beware
to be wary, cautious, or careful of (usually used imperatively): Beware such inconsistency. Beware his waspish wit.
to be cautious or careful: Beware of the dog.
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How to use beware in a sentence
As you evaluate the effectiveness of your optimizations, beware of confounding variables.
How to perform SEO A/B testing in Google Search Console | Manick Bhan | January 20, 2021 | Search Engine WatchSpeaking of zombie meals, the San Francisco 49ers should beware of eating in Arizona, where they will now be playing because virus hospitalizations at home have tripled in a month.
The thoughtless husks who plunged this NFL season into chaos deserve a public shaming | Sally Jenkins | December 2, 2020 | Washington PostThe sobering reality is that there isn’t a single model of economic organization that will allow us to do so, and we must beware of rhetoric for another grand redesign of capitalism.
Inside the woven exterior is a steel frame for added stability, and the wicker material is environmentally sustainable—just beware if you have a cat who sees all wicker as a potential scratching post.
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But beware of voting based on the fears stoked by politicians for their own political gain -- on both sides.
Ebola, ISIS, the Border: So Much to Fear, So Little Time! | Gene Robinson | November 2, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd beware the perky morning anchors with their inane questions (Aretha Franklin).
But we should beware of the facile tradition of criticizing colleges, professors, and the young (or just mocking them).
Singh went on to say that Indian women should beware of adopting a western code of feminism.
Dr. Joseph Mercola wrote an article titled, “Women beware: Most Feminine Hygiene Products Contain Toxic Ingredients.”
In successive letters he reiterates the caution to beware of surprise and treason, and his anxiety for constant news.
King Robert the Bruce | A. F. MurisonIn considering the first point, power, the amateur will have to beware of a very possible mistake he may fall into.
Violins and Violin Makers | Joseph Pearcebeware of ignorance which assumes the mask of knowledge, or of designing roguery which apes the appearance of innocence.
Violins and Violin Makers | Joseph Pearcebeware therefore that you imitate not the doings of others, and be afraid, and the fear of them should seize upon you.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version | Variousbeware of such vulgar interpolations as "You know," "You see," "I'll tell you what."
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness | Florence Hartley
British Dictionary definitions for beware
/ (bɪˈwɛə) /
(usually used in the imperative or infinitive, often foll by of) to be cautious or wary (of); be on one's guard (against)
Origin of beware
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