Perhaps our 'Cousins in USA could clarify for this Brit'.... I often see the word Leery used and it appears to be in the context (I'm guessing here) of being aware that some photographic item should be treated with caution, as it might not be that good. In the UK, we (That is the Royal We) would comment that one should be ...'Wary' of that item. Do we both mean the same thing) I still feel that this is a major Photographic interest, and not just 'Chit-Chat'. "Have a nice day", as the saying goes!!
Tho I am wary of using leery in similar situations, it does fit rather well. Cheers, Ralph
The Oxford Dictionary defines Leery as "wary, suspicious" so there you go....................
Thanks for that 'AuntieM' Is that Oxford UK, or Oxford USA?
G Brown
Loc: Sunny Bognor Regis West Sussex UK
In the Preston area of the UK 'Leery' means mouthy, gobby or just plain cheeky. But then they're queer folk in Preston.....
a wary person is careful, strong, and reasoning; a leery person is fearful , weak, and prone to panic.
You would be wary of something with large teeth and claws but leery of some one offering you candy.
BHC
Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA
And this all is about photography?!
Pablo8 wrote:
Perhaps our 'Cousins in USA could clarify for this Brit'.... I often see the word Leery used and it appears to be in the context (I'm guessing here) of being aware that some photographic item should be treated with caution, as it might not be that good. In the UK, we (That is the Royal We) would comment that one should be ...'Wary' of that item. Do we both mean the same thing) I still feel that this is a major Photographic interest, and not just 'Chit-Chat'. "Have a nice day", as the saying goes!!
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The definitions of both significantly overlap. Have you looked them up?
Pablo8 wrote:
Thanks for that 'AuntieM' Is that Oxford UK, or Oxford USA?
I assumed that when it said Oxford, it meant UK..........
but - just to make sure - from the Cambridge English Dictionary: Leery
not trusting someone or something and usually avoiding him, her, or it if possible: I've always been a little leery of authority figures.
Synonym: wary
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
Pablo8 wrote:
Perhaps our 'Cousins in USA could clarify for this Brit'.... I often see the word Leery used and it appears to be in the context (I'm guessing here) of being aware that some photographic item should be treated with caution, as it might not be that good. In the UK, we (That is the Royal We) would comment that one should be ...'Wary' of that item. Do we both mean the same thing) I still feel that this is a major Photographic interest, and not just 'Chit-Chat'. "Have a nice day", as the saying goes!!
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As the dictionary indicates, one can be used for the other. But there is a slight difference in connotation (hence, two different words). "Leery" has more of a connotation of knowing about and/or using avoidance or shying away. "Wary" has more of a connotation of knowing about and/or continuing on with caution, not necessarily shying away.
Orso
Loc: St. Augustine, FL
wdross wrote:
As the dictionary indicates, one can be used for the other. But there is a slight difference in connotation (hence, two different words). "Leery" has more of a connotation of knowing about and/or using avoidance or shying away. "Wary" has more of a connotation of knowing about and/or continuing on with caution, not necessarily shying away.
Synonyms - wary often used in regard being cautious of possible danger.
G Brown wrote:
In the Preston area of the UK 'Leery' means mouthy, gobby or just plain cheeky. But then they're queer folk in Preston.....
Well thanks for that, because that is how the word is used in the Nottingham area. Wary is just to be cautious .
BHC wrote:
And this all is about photography?!
I said in my original post that the words are often used in this PHOTOGRAPHIC FORUM. Sorry to have upset your sensitivity.
d2b2
Loc: Catonsville, Maryland, USA
Pablo8 wrote:
I said in my original post that the words are often used in this PHOTOGRAPHIC FORUM. Sorry to have upset your sensitivity.
Some people in this forum are leery of posts that go beyond the technical aspects of photography.
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Perhaps our 'Cousins in USA could clarify for this Brit'.... I often see the word Leery used and it appears to be in the context (I'm guessing here) of being aware that some photographic item should be treated with caution, as it might not be that good. In the UK, we (That is the Royal We) would comment that one should be ...'Wary' of that item. Do we both mean the same thing) I still feel that this is a major Photographic interest, and not just 'Chit-Chat'. "Have a nice day", as the saying goes!!
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I prefer "wary," but I'll use "leery" for variation.
No difference in meaning, just personal preference.
http://grammarstars.blogspot.com/2007/11/wearyleerywary-query.html
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