Definitions
Wary is an adjective that means to be cautious or careful about something or someone because you think they may be dangerous or cause problems.
Example
She was wary of strangers and always kept her distance.
Example
He was wary of investing in the stock market after the last crash.
Weary is an adjective that means to be physically or mentally exhausted, often as a result of hard work or lack of sleep.
Example
After a long day at work, I feel weary and just want to go to bed.
Example
The hikers were weary after climbing the mountain all day.
Tips To Remember the Differences
Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:
- To remember the difference between wary and weary, think of wary as being cautious and watchful, like a wary cat. - On the other hand, weary is more like feeling tired and needing rest, like a weary traveler.
Remember this!
Remember, wary means cautious or careful, while weary means tired or exhausted.
