The difference between Wary and Weary

When used as adjectives, wary means cautious of danger, whereas weary means having the strength exhausted by toil or exertion.


Weary is also verb with the meaning: to make or to become weary.

check bellow for the other definitions of Wary and Weary

  1. Wary as an adjective:

    Cautious of danger; carefully watching and guarding against deception, trickery, and dangers; suspiciously prudent.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: circumspect scrupulous careful"

    "He is wary of dogs."

  2. Wary as an adjective:

    Characterized by caution; guarded; careful.

  1. Weary as an adjective:

    Having the strength exhausted by toil or exertion; tired; fatigued.

    Examples:

    "A weary traveller knocked at the door."

  2. Weary as an adjective:

    Having one's patience, relish, or contentment exhausted; tired; sick.

    Examples:

    "soldiers weary of marching, or of confinement;  nowrap I grew weary of studying and left the library."

  3. Weary as an adjective:

    Expressive of fatigue.

    Examples:

    "He gave me a weary smile."

  4. Weary as an adjective:

    Causing weariness; tiresome.

  1. Weary as a verb:

    To make or to become weary.

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