How to use the English word beware in sentences?

 The word beware is a verb that means "to be cautious and attentive to potential dangers, obstacles, or problems." It's often used as a warning.

Usage in Sentences

1. As a stand-alone warning:

You can use beware on its own, especially on signs or as a short, direct command.

• "Beware of the dog."

• "Beware, this area is prone to flooding."

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2. As part of a clause:

Beware can also be used with a noun or a phrase to specify what someone should be cautious about. It often precedes a noun or a gerund (a verb acting as a noun, ending in "-ing").

• "Beware of strangers offering you gifts." (Noun phrase)

• "You should beware of walking alone at night." (Gerund)

• "Beware the Ides of March." (From Shakespeare's Julius Caesar)

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3. With lest (more formal):

In more formal or literary contexts, beware can be followed by lest to express a negative purpose, meaning "so that you do not."

• "Beware of the salesman, lest you be tricked into buying something you don't need."

• "He told her to beware, lest she fall into the trap."