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- Dictionarycare·ful·ly/ˈkerf(ə)lē/
adverb
- 1. in a way that deliberately avoids harm or errors; cautiously: "they must be carefully handled and stored"
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CAREFULLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary. Meaning of carefully in English. carefully. adverb. uk/ˈkeə.fəl.i/us/ˈker.fəl.i/ Add to word listAdd to word list. A2. with great attention: She carefully folded the letter and put it in her pocket. Drive carefully on those icy roads. More examplesFewer examples.
: filling with care or solicitude. carefully. ˈker-f (ə-)lē.
Carefully definition: in a cautious way, with attention to possible risks and dangers. See examples of CAREFULLY used in a sentence.
Synonyms for CAREFULLY: conscientiously, scrupulously, meticulously, strictly, rigidly, precisely, rigorously, exactly; Antonyms of CAREFULLY: loosely, imprecisely, inexactly, quickly, rapidly, swiftly, hastily, immediately.
Carefully means cautiously or painstakingly. If you carefully study your vocabulary words, you'll ace your next quiz!
Follow the instructions on the back of the bag carefully. If you listen carefully to this piece of music, you can hear a flute in the background. The sales clerk wrapped the vase carefully in tissue paper. Think about it very carefully before deciding. She'd stitched the two pieces together really carefully so that you couldn't see the join.
with a lot of attention or thought, so that you avoid hurting yourself, damaging something or doing something wrong. Drive carefully. She put the glass down carefully. Please listen carefully. We need to think carefully about the possible consequences of this decision. The prime minister's words were carefully chosen.
1. Attentive to potential danger, error, or harm; cautious: was careful when crossing the street; a careful answer. 2. Thorough and painstaking in action or execution; conscientious: a careful search; careful art restorers. 3. Protective; solicitous: Be careful of his feelings. 4.
carefully meaning, definition, what is carefully: in a careful way: Learn more.
With care; attentively, circumspectly. As he was a politician, he discussed all subjects carefully, not offending anyone. He carefully studied the papers, while planning his next move. He carefully avoided the subject all evening. Wiktionary. Synonyms: charily. pawkily. thriftily. thoroughgoingly. cautiously. Antonyms: incautiously. carelessly.
