Carefully: meaning, definitions and examples

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carefully

 

[ หˆker.fษ™l.i ]

Adverb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adverb

instructing

In a careful manner; cautiously; with attention to detail and possible consequences.

Synonyms

attentively, cautiously, meticulously, thoughtfully

Examples of usage

  • He drove carefully on the icy roads.
  • She handled the fragile vase carefully.
  • Please read the instructions carefully before assembling the furniture.
Context #2 | Adverb

observing

In a way that shows thought or concern.

Synonyms

attentively, conscientiously, scrupulously, thoughtfully

Examples of usage

  • She listened carefully to his explanation.
  • He watched carefully to see if anyone was following.

Translations

Translations of the word "carefully" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cuidadosamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคตเคงเคพเคจเฅ€เคชเฅ‚เคฐเฅเคตเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช vorsichtig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan hati-hati

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑะตั€ะตะถะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ostroลผnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆณจๆ„ๆทฑใ (ใกใ‚…ใ†ใ„ใถใ‹ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท prudemment

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cuidadosamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dikkatlice

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฐ์‹ฌ์Šค๋Ÿฝ๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุญุฐุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ opatrnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ opatrne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐๅฟƒ็ฟผ็ฟผๅœฐ (xiวŽoxฤซn yรฌyรฌ de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ previdno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ varlega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฑะฐะนะปะฐะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ แƒ—แƒฎแƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ehtiyatla

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cuidadosamente

Etymology

The word 'carefully' originated from the Old English word 'carfullice', which meant 'anxiously'. Over time, the meaning evolved to convey the idea of doing something with great attention and caution. The adverb 'carefully' is widely used in English language to emphasize the importance of being attentive and meticulous in various actions and tasks.

See also: care, career, carefree, careful, carefulness, caregiver, caregiving, careless, carelessly, carelessness, caress, caretaker, caretakers, caretaking, caring, caringly, overcareful, ultracareful, uncaring, uncaringly.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,476, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.