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careful
01
giving attention or thought to what we are doing to avoid doing something wrong, hurting ourselves, or damaging something
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most careful
Comparative
more careful
gradable
Examples
Be careful when crossing the street.
1.1
exercising caution and close attention to avoid mistakes, harm, or risks
Examples
She gave the fragile vase a careful inspection before buying it.
1.2
full of cares or anxiety
02
unhurried and with care and dignity
03
exercising caution and thoughtfulness in financial decisions to avoid wasteful or unnecessary expenses
Lexical Tree
carefully
carefulness
overcareful
careful
care
