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Careful
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Careful
/ˈkeəfəl/
Showing attention to detail or concern to avoid mistakes or potential danger
Synonyms:
cautious
attentive
prudent
vigilant
watchful
Antonyms:
careless
reckless
negligent
haphazard
heedless
Examples:
But she would have to be very
careful
.
'You must be
careful
, Eliza.
Be
careful
, now—there may be another raid."
Etymology:
Derived from the Old English ‘carful’ meaning
full of care or concern
, from ‘caru’ meaning
sorrow, anxiety, or grief
.
Usage Statistics:
48 mentions per 1 million words
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