
Wary
Safety First
Use 'wary' when you want to express caution for personal safety or to avoid problems.

Parents teach their children to be wary of talking to unknown people.
Alert and Ready
Being 'wary' often implies being alert and ready to respond if something goes wrong.

The campers were wary of wildlife while hiking in bear country.
Evaluate Risks
'Wary' can indicate that a person is assessing risks before taking an action or making a decision.

He was wary about investing in a new company without proper research.
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