careful
gb/kˈɛɹfəl/ us/kˈɛɹfəl/
A2
Ingles
~ 1900
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
adjective
A2
property
1
Taking care to avoid harm or errors
Using a lot of attention so that you do not make mistakes or cause harm.
Padron ng paggamit:
to be careful [when/with/about something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'careful' with 'careless' due to similar spelling but opposite meanings.
Mga kasingkahulugan
cautious (Emphasizes awareness of possible danger and acting slowly or deliberately.)
|
attentive (Focuses more on paying close attention, not necessarily to avoid harm.)
Mga kasalungat
careless (Not giving enough attention or thought, often resulting in mistakes or harm.)
Mga kolokasyon
careful planning
|careful consideration
|be careful with
|careful attention
|careful examination
Mga tema
daily life
|safety
|work
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- Be careful when crossing the busy street.
- She was careful to lock all the doors before leaving.
- We need to be careful about how we spend our budget.
- He is always careful with his words during meetings.
- Please be careful not to spill the coffee.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- Be careful with that knife.
- He is careful when he drives.
- Please be careful with my phone.
- She is careful about what she eats.
adjective
B1
property
2
Paying close attention to detail
Doing something with a lot of thought and detail so it is correct.
Padron ng paggamit:
a careful [plan/study/examination]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may use 'careful' here when 'detailed' is more precise; context matters.
Mga kasingkahulugan
meticulous (Stronger sense of extreme attention to detail.)
|
thorough (Emphasizes completeness more than caution.)
Mga kasalungat
sloppy (Careless and lacking in attention to detail.)
Mga kolokasyon
careful analysis
|careful research
|careful consideration
|careful preparation
Mga tema
work
|study
|quality
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- The report was the result of careful research.
- He gave the matter careful thought before deciding.
- We made a careful study of the market trends.
- Her careful handwriting was easy to read.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- He did a careful check of the work.
- We made a careful plan for the trip.
- She gave a careful answer to the question.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
careful
IPA
GB/kˈɛɹfəl/
US/kˈɛɹfəl/
Mga pantig at diin
care - ful (2 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (care)
Mga anyo ng salita
Adjective
- Base: careful
Mga kaugnay na salita
Related words
caring
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
carefulness
noun
Mga ekspresyon
be careful with your words
1/bˈi kˈɛɹfəl wˈɪθ jˈʊɹ wˈɚdz/
fixed phrase
Speak cautiously to avoid problems
Think before you speak so you don't upset someone or cause problems.
Mga Halimbawa
- Be careful with your words during the meeting; the topic is sensitive.
- He was careful with his words when talking to the press.
careful consideration
1/kˈɛɹfəl kənsˌɪdɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Thorough thought before deciding
Thinking a lot about something before making a decision.
Mga Halimbawa
- After careful consideration, we decided to move forward with the plan.
- The offer will be accepted only after careful consideration.
be careful what you wish for
1/bˈi kˈɛɹfəl wˈʌt jˈu wˈɪʃ fɚ/
idiom
Warning that desires may backfire
Used to warn someone that they might not like what happens if they get what they want.
Mga Halimbawa
- You want more responsibility? Be careful what you wish for—it might be more work than you think.
- He wanted fame, but now he hates the attention—be careful what you wish for.
- She got the promotion, but now she's stressed all the time. Be careful what you wish for.
- Be careful what you wish for; winning the lottery isn't always a blessing.