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Carefully

adverb
/ˈker.fə.li/

Meaning

with great attention and caution; thoughtfully and attentively
In a way that is done with attention to detail and caution to avoid mistakes or harm.

Example Sentences

Please read the instructions carefully.

He carefully placed the glass on the table.

Example Expressions

handle with care

Synonyms

cautiously, attentively, thoughtfully, meticulously, gently, thoroughly
Entry 1
cautiously, attentively, thoughtfully, meticulously
Entry 2
cautiously, attentively, gently, meticulously, thoroughly

Antonyms

carelessly, recklessly, hastily, negligently
Entry 1
carelessly, recklessly, hastily, negligently
Entry 2
carelessly, recklessly

Collocations

listen carefully, think carefully, choose carefully, handle carefully, plan carefully, watch carefully
Entry 1
listen carefully, think carefully, choose carefully
Entry 2
listen carefully, handle carefully, plan carefully, watch carefully

Related Vocabularies

in a solemn or thoughtful manner
probably; having a high probability of happening or being true
in the direction that is behind; in reverse order
for the most part; chiefly
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at a distance from a particular place, person, or thing

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