Careful

Meaning

taking care to avoid potential problems or dangers; cautious; attentive

Exercising caution or showing concern to avoid mistakes or harm.

Example Sentences

Be careful when crossing the busy street during rush hour.

He is always careful when crossing the road.

Example Expressions

be careful

Synonyms

cautious, attentive, prudent, watchful, vigilant

Entry 1

cautious, attentive, prudent, watchful

Entry 2

cautious, vigilant, watchful, attentive, prudent

Antonyms

careless, reckless, negligent, hasty

Entry 1

careless, reckless, negligent, hasty

Entry 2

careless, reckless, negligent

Collocations

careful consideration, careful planning, be careful, careful study

Entry 1

careful consideration, careful planning, be careful

Entry 2

be careful, careful planning, careful consideration, careful study