warily — in a cautious way because you think something might be dangerous or harmful
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a cautious way because you think something might be dangerous or harmful
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwerəli/
Korean meaning: 조심스럽게, 경계하며
Korean pronunciation: 웨어-러-리 (강세: 웨어)
Example Sentences
- He warily opened his report card, expecting the worst.
- The students warily entered the exam room.
- She warily tasted her roommate's experimental cooking.
warily
ADVERB//ˈwerəli//
in a cautious way because you think something might be dangerous or harmful
💡 Concept
Crossing the bridge very cautiously
🎵 Rhyme
Search warily, then walk merrily!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈwerəli/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈweərɪli/
🌳Etymology
Rootwary
Suffix--ly
Origin
고대 영어 'waer(조심스러운)'에서 유래되어, 중세 영어를 거쳐 현재의 'wary(경계하는)'가 되었고, 여기에 부사 접미사 '-ly'가 붙어 형성되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
merrilyarilyverily
merrily
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verily
🔗Collocations
look warily
approach warily
eye warily
step warily
watch warily
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“He warily opened his report card, expecting the worst.”
“The students warily entered the exam room.”
😄 Fun example
“She warily tasted her roommate's experimental cooking.”
“The dog warily sniffed the suspicious package.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
cautiouslycarefullysuspiciouslyguardedlyhesitantly
Antonyms
boldlycarelesslyconfidently
Related
warywarinesscautionvigilant
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