wary
UK /ˈwɛə.ɹi/ US /ˈwɛɚ.i/
adj 3verb 1
Collocations
12(adj.)
VERBS
be, feel, look, seem | become, get, grow | remain
make sb
After he cancelled twice without explaining, I became wary of trusting his promises.
ADV
decidedly, deeply, extremely, very | increasingly | a bit, a little, rather, slightly | instinctively
suddenly
The dog became suddenly wary when it heard the unfamiliar noise outside.
PREP
about
She felt wary about accepting the job offer because the company had a poor reputation.
of
She was wary of the stranger who approached her at the train station.
PHRASES
keep a wary eye on sb/sth
Parents should keep a wary eye on their children's social media activity.
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