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care⋅ful
[kair-fuh
l] 
–adjective
| 1. | cautious in one's actions: Be careful when you cross the street. |
| 2. | taking pains in one's work; exact; thorough: a careful typist. |
| 3. | (of things) done or performed with accuracy or caution: careful research. |
| 4. | solicitously mindful (usually fol. by of, about, or in): careful of the rights of others; careful about one's behavior; careful in speech. |
| 5. | Archaic.
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Related forms:
care⋅ful⋅ly, adverb
care⋅ful⋅ness, noun
Synonyms:
1. watchful, guarded, chary, circumspect. Careful, cautious, discreet, wary imply a watchful guarding against something. 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. Discreet implies being prudent in speech and action and being trustworthy as a confidant: discreet in manner, in keeping secrets. Wary implies a vigilant lookout for a danger suspected or feared: wary of polite strangers. 2. meticulous, discerning. 2, 3. See painstaking. 3. conscientious. 4. thoughtful, concerned, solicitous, attentive, heedful, regardful.
1. watchful, guarded, chary, circumspect. Careful, cautious, discreet, wary imply a watchful guarding against something. 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. Discreet implies being prudent in speech and action and being trustworthy as a confidant: discreet in manner, in keeping secrets. Wary implies a vigilant lookout for a danger suspected or feared: wary of polite strangers. 2. meticulous, discerning. 2, 3. See painstaking. 3. conscientious. 4. thoughtful, concerned, solicitous, attentive, heedful, regardful.
Antonyms:
1–4. careless.
1–4. careless.
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| care·ful (kâr'fəl) adj.
Synonyms: These adjectives mean cautiously attentive: was careful not to get her shoes muddy; heedful of the danger; mindful of his health; observant of the patient's symptoms; a watchful babysitter. See Also Synonyms at meticulous. |
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Carefully
Care"ful*ly\, adv. In a careful manner.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc.
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