Does the verb “beware” imply that the risk to avoid is going to harm the first or second person and never...
The definition of beware is:
Be cautious and alert to risks or dangers.
OK, so there is a risk or danger someone needs to avoid, but who is the one in risk? In the sentence
Beware of the dog
One can assume that the dog is dangerous and the person reading the text is the one in danger. But can I use the verb beware if the subject in danger is a third one? Can someone use "beware of the dog" if the dog is too small and you need to take care not to step on them accidentally?
Another example:
I have two sons and the oldest one is doing something that can be potentially harmful for the little one. If I say to the oldest one:
Beware of your little brother!
Will it be understood that he must be careful not to harm his little brother? Or will he reply to me something like "why, is he going to bite me?"? Must I use another verb in this case?
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The definition of beware is:
Be cautious and alert to risks or dangers.
OK, so there is a risk or danger someone needs to avoid, but who is the one in risk? In the sentence
Beware of the dog
One can assume that the dog is dangerous and the person reading the text is the one in danger. But can I use the verb beware if the subject in danger is a third one? Can someone use "beware of the dog" if the dog is too small and you need to take care not to step on them accidentally?
Another example:
I have two sons and the oldest one is doing something that can be potentially harmful for the little one. If I say to the oldest one:
Beware of your little brother!
Will it be understood that he must be careful not to harm his little brother? Or will he reply to me something like "why, is he going to bite me?"? Must I use another verb in this case?
word-usage verbs
asked 10 mins ago
CharlieCharlie
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The definition of beware is:
Be cautious and alert to risks or dangers.
OK, so there is a risk or danger someone needs to avoid, but who is the one in risk? In the sentence
Beware of the dog
One can assume that the dog is dangerous and the person reading the text is the one in danger. But can I use the verb beware if the subject in danger is a third one? Can someone use "beware of the dog" if the dog is too small and you need to take care not to step on them accidentally?
Another example:
I have two sons and the oldest one is doing something that can be potentially harmful for the little one. If I say to the oldest one:
Beware of your little brother!
Will it be understood that he must be careful not to harm his little brother? Or will he reply to me something like "why, is he going to bite me?"? Must I use another verb in this case?
word-usage verbs
asked 10 mins ago
CharlieCharlie
1,1031320
The definition of beware is:
Be cautious and alert to risks or dangers.
OK, so there is a risk or danger someone needs to avoid, but who is the one in risk? In the sentence
Beware of the dog
One can assume that the dog is dangerous and the person reading the text is the one in danger. But can I use the verb beware if the subject in danger is a third one? Can someone use "beware of the dog" if the dog is too small and you need to take care not to step on them accidentally?
Another example:
I have two sons and the oldest one is doing something that can be potentially harmful for the little one. If I say to the oldest one:
Beware of your little brother!
Will it be understood that he must be careful not to harm his little brother? Or will he reply to me something like "why, is he going to bite me?"? Must I use another verb in this case?
word-usage verbs
word-usage verbs
asked 10 mins ago
CharlieCharlie
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asked 10 mins ago
CharlieCharlie
1,1031320
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CharlieCharlie
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