minus-squarelaurathepluralized@lemmy.worldtoAsk Lemmy@lemmy.world•What mis-stated phrases or words do you feel still need to be corrected (online or in person) in 2025?linkfedilinkarrow-up15·5 days agoIn the USA and other English-speaking countries: weary =/= wary. For example, I’ll see someone write something like: “I am weary of the campfire because it is so hot” You aren’t tired of the campfire! You are wary of it! linkfedilink
In the USA and other English-speaking countries: weary =/= wary.
For example, I’ll see someone write something like: “I am weary of the campfire because it is so hot”
You aren’t tired of the campfire! You are wary of it!