careful
gb/kˈɛɹfəl/ us/kˈɛɹfəl/
A2
Anh
~ 1900
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
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.
Mẫu sử dụng:
to be careful [when/with/about something]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'careful' with 'careless' due to similar spelling but opposite meanings.
Từ đồng nghĩa
cautious (Emphasizes awareness of possible danger and acting slowly or deliberately.)
|
attentive (Focuses more on paying close attention, not necessarily to avoid harm.)
Từ trái nghĩa
careless (Not giving enough attention or thought, often resulting in mistakes or harm.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
careful planning
|careful consideration
|be careful with
|careful attention
|careful examination
Chủ đề
daily life
|safety
|work
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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.
Mẫu sử dụng:
a careful [plan/study/examination]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may use 'careful' here when 'detailed' is more precise; context matters.
Từ đồng nghĩa
meticulous (Stronger sense of extreme attention to detail.)
|
thorough (Emphasizes completeness more than caution.)
Từ trái nghĩa
sloppy (Careless and lacking in attention to detail.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
careful analysis
|careful research
|careful consideration
|careful preparation
Chủ đề
work
|study
|quality
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- He did a careful check of the work.
- We made a careful plan for the trip.
- She gave a careful answer to the question.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
careful
IPA
GB/kˈɛɹfəl/
US/kˈɛɹfəl/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
care - ful (2 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (care)
Các dạng từ
Adjective
- Base: careful
Họ từ
Related words
caring
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
carefulness
noun
Cách diễn đạt
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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.