English

carefully

ˈkerf(ə)li, ˈker.fəl.i, ˈkɛɹfli, ˈkɛɹfəli, ˈkɛːfli, ˈkɛːfəli
Meaning: with great attention; cautiously
Part of Speech: Adverb Alternative Readings: ˈker.fəl.i, ˈkɛɹfli, ˈkɛɹfəli, ˈkɛːfli, ˈkɛːfəli

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Example sentences

She carefully opened the box.
She carefully opened the box.
The jury listened carefully to the evidence presented in court.
The jury listened carefully to the evidence presented in court.
Each individual case will be considered carefully.
Each individual case will be considered carefully.
The gardener carefully trimmed the new shoots on the rose bushes.
The gardener carefully trimmed the new shoots on the rose bushes.
The judge listened carefully to both sides of the case.
The judge listened carefully to both sides of the case.

Usage Notes

Describes doing an action with attention to detail or safety to avoid mistakes or harm.

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