wary — feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈweri/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is wary of any technology invented after 1990.
- I'm wary of restaurants that claim their food is 'authentic' but the chef is named Kevin.
- Investors should be wary of get-rich-quick schemes.
wary
ADJECTIVE[/ˈweri/]
feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems
The hiker was wary of the slippery rocks near the waterfall.
WAR makes you ask Y - stay wary, stay safe!
Travelers were wary of strangers in the unfamiliar town.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'wær' meaning 'cautious' or 'aware,' related to Germanic roots. The word is connected to the concept of being prepared or vigilant against danger.
Breakdown
war- (aware, cautious) + -y (adjective suffix) = wary (adjective meaning cautious)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother is wary of any technology invented after 1990.”
“I'm wary of restaurants that claim their food is 'authentic' but the chef is named Kevin.”
“Investors should be wary of get-rich-quick schemes.”
“She cast a wary glance at the suspicious-looking package.”
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