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careful

ca·re·ful

UK/ˈkɛːfl̩/ US/ˈkɛɹfəl/ very common

adjective

1.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

  • “they were careful when crossing the busy street”
  • “be careful to keep her shoes clean”
  • “did very careful research”
  • “careful art restorers”
  • “careful of the rights of others”
  • “careful about one”
2.

cautiously attentive

  • “careful of her feelings”
  • “heedful of his father”
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3.

with care and dignity

  • “walking at the same measured pace”
  • “with all deliberate speed”
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4.

full of cares or anxiety

  • “Thou art careful and troubled about many things” Luke 10.41
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5.

mindful of the future in spending money

  • “careful with money”
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Origin

From Middle English careful, from Old English carful; equivalent to care + -ful.

Phrases

  • be careful
  • be careful what you wish for

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