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be·ware

beware

 
 
pronunciation:
b weIr
parts of speech:
intransitive verb, transitive verb
features:
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part of speech: intransitive verb
definition: to be wary or cautious (often used imperatively).
Beware of the neighbor's dog!Their parents had taught the children to beware of strangers.
similar words:
attend, heed, mind, watch, watch it, watch out
 
part of speech: transitive verb
definition: to be wary of or on guard against (usu. used imperatively).
Beware the coming of night.
synonyms:
mind
similar words:
attend, heed, notice
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