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Leary vs. Leery
Leary
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Leery
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Both leary and leery imply a sense of caution or mistrust, but they're used in slightly different contexts.
- Leery is the more commonly accepted spelling when referring to a cautious or suspicious state.
- If you are leery, you are watching out for potential danger or deceit.
- Remember leery by associating it with wary, because both words suggest being careful.
- Leary is often considered an informal or alternative spelling and may not be recognized as standard in many dictionaries.
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