wary
adjective/ˈweəri/
/ˈweri/
(comparative warier, superlative wariest)
- careful when dealing with somebody/something because you think that there may be a danger or problem synonym cautious
- wary (of somebody/something) Be wary of strangers who offer you a ride.
- wary (of doing something) She was wary of getting involved with him.
- He gave her a wary look.
- The police will need to keep a wary eye on this area of town (= watch it carefully, in case there is trouble).
Extra Examples- Paula frowned, suddenly wary.
- The Venetians knew to keep a wary eye on Spanish imperial ambitions.
- The chip manufacturers are keeping a wary eye on the market.
- The strange look in his eyes made me wary of accepting his offer.
- You should be very wary of people offering cheap tickets.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- feel
- look
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- extremely
- fairly
- very
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- about
- of
- keep a wary eye on somebody/something
Word Originlate 15th cent.: from ware ‘aware’ + -y.
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