Beware Meaning in English

word

US

/bɪˈwɛɹ/

bi-WAIR

UK

/bɪwˈeə/

bi-WAIR

Definition

To be careful or alert about something dangerous or risky; a warning to pay attention to possible danger.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly used in warnings, signs, or formal speech. Often followed by 'of', 'that', or 'the'. More formal than 'watch out' or 'look out'. Not used in casual conversations.

• Spanish: cuidado con - tener cuidado
• Portuguese (BR): cuidado com - tome cuidado
• Portuguese (PT): cuidado com - tenha cuidado
• Chinese (Simplified): 小心 - 注意
• Chinese (Traditional): 小心 - 注意
• Hindi: सावधान रहना - बचकर रहना
• Arabic: احذر - انتبه
• Bengali: সতর্ক থাকুন - সাবধান থাকুন
• Russian: остерегаться - опасаться
• Japanese: 注意する - 警戒する
• Vietnamese: cẩn thận - coi chừng - đề phòng
• Korean: 조심하다 - 경계하다
• Turkish: dikkat etmek - sakınmak
• Urdu: خبردار رہنا - محتاط رہنا
• Indonesian: waspada - hati-hati

Example Sentences

Beware of the dog.

basic

Beware of falling rocks.

basic

Please beware when crossing the street.

basic

You should beware that scams are getting more common online.

natural

Beware: the floor is wet after cleaning.

natural

Tourists should beware of pickpockets in crowded places.

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