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beware verb [ bɪˈwɛː ]

• be cautious and alert to risks or dangers.
• "shoppers were warned to beware of cut-price fakes"
Similar: be on your guard, watch out, look out, mind out, be wary, be careful, be cautious, be on the lookout, be on the alert, keep your eyes open, keep a sharp lookout, be on the qui vive, take care, take heed, have a care, take it slowly, look where you're going, tread carefully, proceed with caution, watch your step, keep an eye out, keep your eyes peeled/skinned, look before you leap, think twice, cave, fore, ware,
Opposite: ignore,
Origin: Middle English: from the phrase be ware (see be-, ware2).


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