The most popular online dictionary and thesaurus for learners of English
beware verb
/bɪˈweər /
/-ˈwer/ v Definition
•
[I or T] used to warn someone to be very careful about something or someoneBeware salespeople who promise offers that seem too good to be true.
You should beware of undercooked food when staying in hot countries.
Beware of falling asleep while sunbathing.
•
[I] used on signs to warn people of something dangerousBeware of the dog.
Beware - poisonous chemicals.
(Definition of beware verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
Browse the Dictionary
Our dictionaries
Browse the Thesaurus
SMART Thesaurus
Synonyms and related words:
Topic:
Threats and warnings
Word of the Day
Blog
New Words
Find words and meanings that have just started to be used in English, and let us know what you think of them.
