beware

The definition of beware is to be cautious of and alert to potential dangers or risks.

(verb)

If you need to be cautious of hitting a deer when driving on a dark road, this is an example of when you need tobeware of deer.

See beware in Webster's New World College Dictionary

intransitive verb, transitive verb bewared, bewaring

to be wary or careful (of); be on one's guard (against)

Origin: assoc. with be, imper. + ware, but prob. < OE bewarian, to keep watch < be- + warian, to watch, be wary

See beware in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb be·wared, be·war·ing, be·wares

verb, transitive

To be on guard against; be cautious of: “Beware the ides of March” (Shakespeare).

verb, intransitive

To be cautious; exert caution: We had to beware of the icy patches on the road. Beware of the dog.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English ben war

Origin: : ben, to be; see be

Origin: + war, on one's guard; see ware²

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