BEWARE (OF) Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

beware (of)

verb

bi-ˈwer

Definition of beware (of)

as in to guard (against)

to be cautious of or on guard against beware of that parrot because it bites

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Others noticed bright white lines spreading across the display.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026
While on holiday in Italy, Sommer was noticed by director Vittorio De Sica and soon started appearing in films.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026

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