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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

Middle English been war, from been to be + war careful — more at be, ware
First Known Use: 14th century
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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