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Weary vs. Wary

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"Weary" vs. "Wary" in English

What Is Their Main Difference?

These two have similar pronunciations. However,'weary' describes someone who is emotionally exhausted, whereas, 'wary' reminds us to be careful.

Differences

'Weary' describes someone who is emotionally tired, while, 'wary' is a reminder, telling us to be careful. Look at the following examples:

She looked at me wearily and said: 'Just leave me alone.'

As we walked our path, the old lady shouted: 'If I were you, I'd be more wary about the people I encounter.'

Similarities

These two are only similar in that they are homophones.

Are They Interchangeable?

Since they have totally different meanings, they cannot be used interchangeably. Compare:

✓ It is important to teach children to be wary of strangers.

X It is important to teach children to be weary of strangers.

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