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[shvetsov2005]

How whould describe the difference between Wary and Careful?
When would you use Wary and not Careful and vice versa?

Alexander.

[hitori2k6]

Alexander,

For the most part, "wary" and "careful" basically
mean the same thing.

The difference between wary and careful is
that "wary" kind of means more like "suspicious",
"cautious", or apprehensive.

example: "I am very wary of people who ask
too many questions".

example "I am always careful when I drive
at night".

I hope this helps:-)