Vocabulary Spotlight
Chary
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: सतर्क या सावधान (Satark ya saavdhan) – Cautious or wary about something.
Pronunciation
[chair-ee]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Wary – सतर्क (Satark)
Related Words
Guarded – सुरक्षित (Surakshit)
Word Origin
“Chary” shabd Old English “cearig” se aaya hai, jo sorrowful ya careful ka matlab rakhta tha. Ab iska matlab cautious ya wary hai.
– The word “Chary” comes from Old English “cearig,” which meant sorrowful or careful. Now it means cautious or wary.
Word Family
Adjective: Chary – सतर्क (Satark)
Adverb: Charily – सावधानी से (Saavdhaani se)
Usage Examples
1. Naye logon par bharosa karne mein woh chary rehti hai.
– She is chary about trusting new people.
2. Business deals mein woh chary aur sattark rehta hai.
– He is chary and cautious in business deals.
Cultural Note
India mein kai log financial investments karte samay chary aur saavdhan rehte hain taaki unhe loss na ho.
In Context
Chary shabd ka use aksar un logon ke liye kiya jata hai jo kisi cheez mein jyada caution rakhte hain, jaise kisi decision ko lete samay ya naye logo se milte waqt.