beware
gb/bɪwˈɛɹ/ us/bɪwˈɛɹ/
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Sloveso
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be careful because of danger
To be careful because something may be dangerous or bad for you.
Vzorec užití:
beware of [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners often confuse "beware" with "be aware" and say *"beware of that the road is icy" instead of "beware, the road is icy" or "be aware that the road is icy". Another common mistake is leaving out the preposition "of" in the usual pattern, saying *"beware scams" instead of "beware of scams". Also, "beware" is almost never used in progressive forms; avoid phrases like *"I am bewearing of dogs" and use "I beware of dogs" or, more naturally, "I am careful with dogs".
Synonyma
be careful (More general and common; does not always suggest a specific danger the way "beware" often does.)
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watch out (More informal and often used in spoken warnings and exclamations.)
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be wary (Emphasizes a suspicious, cautious attitude that may continue for some time.)
Antonyma
ignore (Means not paying attention to danger or warnings, the opposite of staying alert.)
Kolokace
beware of
|beware of scams
|beware of strangers
|beware of dog
|beware of fraud
|you should beware
Témata
safety
|warnings
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- Tourists are advised to beware of pickpockets in crowded areas.
- You should beware of clicking on links in unknown emails.
- Drivers must beware of ice on the roads at night.
- Beware of online deals that seem too good to be true.
- Hikers were told to beware of sudden weather changes in the mountains.
Učební příklady
- Beware of dogs in this yard.
- Please beware of cars when you cross the street.
- Beware of people who ask for your password.
- We must beware of fire in this dry forest.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
beware
IPA
GB/bɪwˈɛɹ/
US/bɪwˈɛɹ/
Slabiky a přízvuk
be - ware (2 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ware)
Tvary slova
Verb
- Base: beware
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
beware of
1/bɪwˈɛɹ əv/
fixed phrase
warn about a specific danger
Used to tell someone to be careful about a particular thing that may be dangerous or bad.
Příklady
- Beware of falling rocks along this part of the road.
- Consumers should beware of hidden fees in the contract.
- Parents are told to beware of online games that collect children’s data.
beware of dog
1/bɪwˈɛɹ əv dˈɔɡ/
fixed phrase
warning about a possibly dangerous dog
Words on a sign or warning that tell people there is a dog that may bite or be dangerous.
Příklady
- A large sign on the gate read "Beware of Dog."
- They put up a beware of dog notice after getting a new guard dog.
let the buyer beware
1/lˈɛt ðə bˈaɪɚ bɪwˈɛɹ/
idiom
formal
buyer is responsible for risks
Says that the person who buys something must check it carefully and accept the risk if there is a problem.
Příklady
- When you buy second-hand goods, it is often a case of "let the buyer beware."
- The company argues that its terms are clear and that, in the end, let the buyer beware.
- Online marketplaces still follow the old rule: let the buyer beware.
buyer beware
1/bˈaɪɚ bɪwˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
Warning to check before buying
It means that the person buying something must be careful and check it before paying, because they take the risk.
Příklady
- When buying second-hand items online, remember: buyer beware.
- With cheap electronics, it's often a case of buyer beware.
- It's a case of buyer beware when shopping at street markets.
- There is no warranty on this car, so buyer beware.
- In many online auctions, the rule is buyer beware.