beware

verb/bɪˈwɛr/

Frequency rank: #6,029 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

to be cautious or careful about something dangerous or harmful.

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Example sentence

You should beware of the dog when you enter the yard.

Synonyms & related words

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