Bewaring: meaning, definitions and examples
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bewaring
[ bɪˈwɛərɪŋ ]
cautionary advice
Bewaring is a verb that implies the act of warning someone about potential dangers or threats. It is often used in contexts where someone is trying to alert others to be cautious or to take preventive measures. This term is less commonly used in everyday language but can be found in specific literary or formal contexts. The root of the word is closely linked to the concept of caution and vigilance.
Synonyms
advising, alerting, cautioning
Examples of usage
- Bewaring the children of the storm, she called them inside.
- He kept bewaring his friends about the risks of the hike.
- Bewaring others is essential in disaster preparedness.
Translations
Translations of the word "bewaring" in other languages:
🇵🇹 aviso
🇮🇳 चेतावनी
🇩🇪 Warnung
🇮🇩 peringatan
🇺🇦 попередження
🇵🇱 ostrzeżenie
🇯🇵 警告
🇫🇷 avertissement
🇪🇸 advertencia
🇹🇷 uyarı
🇰🇷 경고
🇸🇦 تحذير
🇨🇿 varování
🇸🇰 varovanie
🇨🇳 警告
🇸🇮 opozorilo
🇮🇸 viðvörun
🇰🇿 ескерту
🇬🇪 შეტყობინება
🇦🇿 xəbərdarlıq
🇲🇽 advertencia
Etymology
The word 'bewaring' comes from the Old English 'bewarian', meaning to be on one's guard or to take heed. Its roots can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic '*wahrōną', which relates to being cautious or avoiding harm. Over centuries, the term evolved through various forms in Middle English, where it was used to indicate the act of caution or warning, reflecting the importance placed on safety in various communities. By the modern era, the usage shifted, often replaced by more common synonyms, but it retained a presence in formal writing and literature, emphasizing its historical significance in the English language.