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beware the dog. vs beware of dog.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Beware the dog.' is used when warning someone about a specific dog, while 'Beware of dog.' is used to indicate the presence of a dog in general.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 1065 views

beware the dog.

This phrase is correct and is used when warning someone about a specific dog.

This phrase is used to warn someone about a particular dog that may be dangerous or aggressive.

Examples:

Beware the dog in the backyard. It's not friendly.
Beware the dog that lives next door. It barks loudly at strangers.

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Alternatives:

Watch out for the dog.
Be careful of the dog.
Stay away from the dog.
Mind the dog.

beware of dog.

This phrase is correct and is used to indicate the presence of a dog in general.

This phrase is typically seen on signs to warn people that there is a dog on the premises.

Examples:

Beware of dog sign posted on the gate.
The 'Beware of dog' notice is displayed prominently on the fence.

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The "beware of dog" sign has been used since the days of the Roman empire, which was a super long time ago (my high school Ancient History teacher would ...
Mosaic at Pompeii. Cave canem. Beware of the dog (also rendered as Beware of dog) is a warning sign indicating that a dangerous dog is within.
For the WWF pay-per-view event, see In Your House 8: Beware of Dog. Beware of Dog is the debut album by American rapper Lil' Bow Wow. It was released on ...
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Alternatives:

Caution: dog on premises.
Warning: dog in area.
Dogs on property.
Dog on duty.

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