# leery vs leeway

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### leery
*adjective · IPA /ˈlɪəɹi/ · frequency rank #48,321*
Cautious, suspicious, wary, hesitant, or nervous about something; having reservations or concerns.

### leeway
*noun · IPA [ˈliːˌweɪ] · frequency rank #29,717*
The drift of a ship or aeroplane in a leeward direction.

## Source
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