beware
Intermediate/bɪˈwer/
- verb
- used to warn someone to be very careful about something or someone
beware in a sentence
- “It’s a great place for swimming, but beware dangerous currents.”
- “Beware 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.”
What does “beware” mean?
beware (verb) means used to warn someone to be very careful about something or someone. It is pronounced /bɪˈwer/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "beware" mean?
- beware (verb) means: used to warn someone to be very careful about something or someone
- How do you pronounce "beware"?
- "beware" is pronounced /bɪˈwer/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "beware" in a sentence?
- Here is "beware" used in a sentence: It’s a great place for swimming, but beware dangerous currents.
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