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- Dictionarycare·ful/ˈkerf(ə)l/
adjective
- 1. making sure of avoiding potential danger, mishap, or harm; cautious: "I begged him to be more careful" Similar Opposite
- 2. done with or showing thought and attention: "a careful consideration of the facts" Similar Opposite
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giving attention to something in order to avoid esp. an accident or problem: Norman is a careful driver. Give my suggestion careful consideration. [ + question word ] He’s in a really bad mood so be careful what you say to him. [ + question word ] Be careful where you put that hot pan.
The meaning of CAREFUL is marked by wary caution or prudence. How to use careful in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Careful.
exercising caution or showing care or attention. “they were careful when crossing the busy street”. “be careful to keep her shoes clean”. “did very careful research”. “ careful art restorers”. “ careful of the rights of others”. “ careful about one's behavior”. synonyms: blow-by-blow.
Careful implies guarding against mistakes, by paying strict and close attention to details, and, often, trying to use good judgment: He was careful to distinguish between them. Cautious implies a fear of some unfavorable situation and investigation before coming to conclusions: cautious about investments.
giving attention to something in order to avoid esp. an accident or problem: Norman is a careful driver. Give my suggestion careful consideration. [ + question word ] He’s in a really bad mood so be careful what you say to him. [ + question word ] Be careful where you put that hot pan.
Jul 1, 2016 · 1. cautious in attitude or action; prudent. 2. painstaking in one's work; thorough. he wrote very careful script. 3. (usually postpositive; foll by of, in, or about) solicitous; protective. careful of one's reputation. 4. archaic.
1. cautious in attitude or action; prudent. 2. painstaking in one's work; thorough: he wrote very careful script. 3. ( usually postpositive; foll by of, in, or about) solicitous; protective: careful of one's reputation. 4. archaic full of care; anxious. 5. Brit mean or miserly. ˈcarefully adv. ˈcarefulness n.
Definition of careful adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
giving a lot of attention to what you are doing so that you do not have an accident, make a mistake, or damage something: careful planning / consideration. Be careful, Michael - that knife's very sharp.
careful meaning, definition, what is careful: trying very hard to avoid doing anything...: Learn more.