carefully
/ˈkɛrfəli/
with caution, precisely
📚 Meanings
- 1.
In a way that shows a lot of attention or caution to avoid mistakes, damage, or danger.
"She carefully placed the vase on the shelf."
- 2.
With great attention to detail or precision.
"He carefully selected the best ingredients for the recipe."
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Please drive carefully, the roads are slippery.
Please drive carefully, the roads are slippery.
She carefully read the instructions before assembling the furniture.
She carefully read the instructions before assembling the furniture.
Handle fragile items carefully.
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How do you pronounce carefully?
carefully is pronounced [/ˈkɛrfəli/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does carefully mean?
carefully means "with caution, precisely". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is carefully?
carefully is a Elementary-level word.
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Example: "Please drive carefully, the roads are slippery." — used to mean "with caution, precisely".
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