Leery, or Wary ?
Mar 24, 2017 12:52:18 #
Pablo8 wrote:
Perhaps our 'Cousins in USA could clarify for thi... (show quote)
It is a synonym. We might say either. Not interested enough to go after deep etymology of either. Probably something to do with an ancient Mr. O'Leery, which I realize is wrongly spelled--but what can you expect from we neanderthals (Hey, we elected a lying, traitorous scum to be president--we are obviously of lower intelligence.) LOL
Mar 24, 2017 13:51:47 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
Pablo8 wrote:
I said in my original post that the words are often used in this PHOTOGRAPHIC FORUM. Sorry to have upset your sensitivity.
I at least think you posted in the right spot; I am very wary of this site and can be leery towards posting some times.
Mar 24, 2017 14:24:11 #
wdross wrote:
I at least think you posted in the right spot; I am very wary of this site and can be leery towards posting some times.
You can be wary of a condition that exists but you cannot be leery of a condition that does not yet exist.
Mar 24, 2017 14:27:13 #
johneccles wrote:
Thank you Mr Brown for you complementary remark! I have been considering staying in Bognor when I return from France in May instead of Portsmouth but now I will probably go to Salisbury instead and visit the cathedral.
If ever you visit the Preston area and go into any Wetherspoons you will soon realise how true your statement is.
I am joking by the way, not about Wetherspoons though!
If ever you visit the Preston area and go into any Wetherspoons you will soon realise how true your statement is.
I am joking by the way, not about Wetherspoons though!
My first wife was from Preston....My two 'children' (30 & 35) and Grandchildren all live in Preston. I was brought up in Carnforth (Kirkby Stephen prior to that). So whether you are a Northener or a Southener: The plains of Irlam and Preston Pans is a right wierd place.
Leyland used to be Posh ! how would you know about Wetherspoons? Thought you would have been a Yates WineBar kind of person!
Mar 24, 2017 14:29:28 #
Pablo8 wrote:
Perhaps our 'Cousins in USA could clarify for thi... (show quote)
I appears that you are wary of succumbing to the dread disease of leeriness.
From: [url]http://www.dictionary.com/browse/leery?s=t
leery
Examples Word Origin
See more synonyms on Thesaurus.com
adjective, leerier, leeriest.
1. wary; suspicious (usually followed by of):
I'm leery of his financial advice.
2. Archaic. knowing; alert.
My guess is that you can use either.
Mar 24, 2017 16:14:44 #
Martino
Loc: Northwest Florida
oldtigger wrote:
the two words cannot be substituted, one for the other.
They do not represent the same concept at all.
Common usage does not make it right, it just makes it common.
They do not represent the same concept at all.
Common usage does not make it right, it just makes it common.
English is a living language, which is why it has survived and spawned English English, American English, Australian English and others.
Words morf in meaning, spelling and use. Nouns and adjectives become verbs, and new words become accepted.
To Google, To Photoshop. The use of Fantastic and its meanings are just examples.
Here in the South (USA) Behoove is in common usage, it's 'archaic' in the UK generally.
Much as it pains me to say it, being a bit of a Grammar Nazi myself, it's just a fact of life.
Mar 24, 2017 16:40:55 #
There are perhaps 180,000 words in the english language, i can understand
maybe 100,000 of them, define perhaps 50,000 of them.
I can use about 10,000 and can spell about 5,000.
In a normal day i can satisfy my needs with about 1000 of them and bottom line:
that makes me about normal.
But it does not mean we have the right to slide, alter, shade, generalize or
in any way alter what each individual word means or how it should be used.
maybe 100,000 of them, define perhaps 50,000 of them.
I can use about 10,000 and can spell about 5,000.
In a normal day i can satisfy my needs with about 1000 of them and bottom line:
that makes me about normal.
But it does not mean we have the right to slide, alter, shade, generalize or
in any way alter what each individual word means or how it should be used.
Mar 24, 2017 17:11:08 #
Martino wrote:
English is a living language
Which is why it sometimes farts.
Mar 24, 2017 17:32:22 #
Mar 24, 2017 18:02:32 #
photoman022
Loc: Manchester CT USA
rjaywallace wrote:
Tho I am wary of using leery in similar situations, it does fit rather well. Cheers, Ralph
what he said!
Mar 25, 2017 03:24:47 #
I agree with you about Leyland it's a dump but it has some redeeming properties.
It is very easy to get out of with the M6 running through it I can get to the Lakes in 45 minutes, North Yorkshire in about half and hour, and there are several lovely villages nearby.
The final big draw for me is a Wetherspoons in the town centre.
By the way I originate from Birmingham but that's another story.
It is very easy to get out of with the M6 running through it I can get to the Lakes in 45 minutes, North Yorkshire in about half and hour, and there are several lovely villages nearby.
The final big draw for me is a Wetherspoons in the town centre.
By the way I originate from Birmingham but that's another story.
Mar 25, 2017 05:42:10 #
Pablo8
Loc: Nottingham UK.
Hi all............. I didn't expect my original post to create so much interest / returns, although quite a lot were repeats of other earlier posts. Here in my part of UK, leery (although pronounced Lairy) was used as cockyness...showing off .. acting like a smart ass (you might say in the US). So perhaps your Leery is completely different to our Lairy. Perhaps, just two countries, divided by a single language. Have a nice day!!
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