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Wary vs. Weary
Wary
/ˈweəri/Examples:
She remained wary of strangers even in familiar places.His wary eyes scanned the crowd for potential threats.The cat was wary of the dog, keeping a safe distance.
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Weary
/ˈwɪəri/Examples:
After the long journey, her eyes were weary from lack of sleep.He gave a weary smile to show he understood her concern.The weary traveler finally found solace at the quiet inn.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Wary has an a in it, which reminds you of alert.
- Weary ends in y, like drowsy, hinting at tiredness.
- Wary sounds like worry, which involves being cautious.
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