careful
ca·re·ful
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.
- “careful of her feelings”
- “heedful of his father”
3.
- “walking at the same measured pace”
- “with all deliberate speed”
4.
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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