BEWARE - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Verb
be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to
Example: Beware of telephone salesmen
Categories: Watch, Look out, Watch out
Synonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "beware" comes from Middle English ben ware, which comes from Middle English bewar. Many other languages have similar words:
- Old English: bewarian
🔗 Related Words
be – A related word in the same word family.
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🧩 Fun Fact
The Anglo-Saxons brought Germanic vocabulary to Britain in the 5th century CE.