English · Word Candidate

beware

/biˈwɛɚ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: bewares · bewaring · bewared · bewore

Meaning · English

To use caution, pay attention to (used both with and without of).

Verb

Behold, I send an Angel before thee[…]. Beware of him, and obey his voice.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “beware” mean?

To use caution, pay attention to (used both with and without of).

Is “beware” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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