wary
adjective
cautious, on guard
“Be wary of strangers online.”
Easily mixed meanings
wary vs weary
Wary means cautious or suspicious; weary means tired.
Quick test: Weary has an E for Exhausted. Wary is aware (it's inside the word).
weary
adjective
very tired
“The weary hikers sat down.”
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Questions about wary vs weary
What is the difference between wary and weary?
Wary means cautious or suspicious; weary means tired.
How do I remember wary vs weary?
Weary has an E for Exhausted. Wary is aware (it's inside the word).
Are there exceptions?
"Leery" is a near-synonym of wary, not weary.
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