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ware

/wɛr/
noun
  1. Goods or products of a particular type, especially for sale.
    • The company specializes in kitchen ware like pots and pans.
    • The market was full of vendors selling their ware.
    • The pottery studio displayed its finest ceramic ware in the front window.
  2. Items made of a specified material or for a specified use (often in compounds like 'glassware', 'silverware').
    • The store sells a wide selection of glass ware for dining.
    • She collected antique silver ware from the 19th century.
    • They packed all their kitchen ware into boxes for the move.
Synonyms
merchandise
adjective
  1. Aware; watchful; cautious (archaic or poetic, but still used in phrases like 'be ware').
    • Be ware of strangers offering unsolicited help.
    • He was ware of the slippery floor and walked slowly.
    • The old poem warned travelers to be ware of the forest's dangers.
Synonyms
cautiousaware
Antonyms
unaware
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