carefully
gb/kˈɛɹfəli/ us/kˈɛɹfəli/
A2
Inglês
~ 1400
Aceções
0 aceções
adverb
A2
property
1
In an attentive, cautious way
In a way that pays attention and tries not to make mistakes or cause harm.
Padrão de uso:
to [verb] carefully
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'carefully' with 'carefully for', but 'for' is not used after 'carefully' unless introducing a separate phrase (e.g., 'look carefully for').
Sinónimos
cautiously (Emphasizes being careful to avoid danger or risk.)
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attentively (Focuses on giving full attention, often when listening or watching.)
Antónimos
carelessly (Means without attention or thought, often leading to mistakes or accidents.)
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recklessly (Implies acting without caring about danger or consequences.)
Colocações
listen carefully
|read carefully
|drive carefully
|think carefully
|plan carefully
Temas
daily life
|work
|safety
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- She read the instructions carefully before starting.
- Please drive carefully in the rain.
- He carefully placed the vase on the shelf.
- The teacher listened carefully to the student's explanation.
- We planned the trip carefully to avoid problems.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I walk carefully on the ice.
- He listens carefully to his teacher.
- Please speak carefully.
- She cuts the paper carefully.
- They drive carefully in the city.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
carefully
IPA
GB/kˈɛɹfəli/
US/kˈɛɹfəli/
Sílabas e acento
care - fully (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (care)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: carefully
- Plural: carefullies
Família de palavras
Forms
carefullies
noun
Related words
caring
adjective
carer
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
carefulness
noun
Expressões
drive carefully
1/dɹˈaɪv kˈɛɹfəli/
fixed phrase
Operate a vehicle with caution
To drive a car or other vehicle in a safe and cautious way.
Exemplos
- Please remember to drive carefully in the snow.
- He always drives carefully when there are children nearby.
listen carefully
1/lˈɪsən kˈɛɹfəli/
fixed phrase
Pay close attention to what is heard
To give full attention to what someone is saying or to a sound.
Exemplos
- Listen carefully to the instructions before you start.
- She listened carefully to the music for any mistakes.
think carefully
1/θˈɪŋk kˈɛɹfəli/
fixed phrase
Consider something fully and cautiously
To take time to think about something before deciding or doing it.
Exemplos
- Think carefully before you answer the question.
- He thought carefully about his next move in the game.