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Careful

/ˈkeəfəl/
Showing attention to detail or concern to avoid mistakes or potential danger

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Examples:

Be careful when you walk on the ice.The child was careful crossing the busy street.

Etymology:

etymology
Derived from the Old English ‘carful’ meaning full of care or concern, from ‘caru’ meaning sorrow, anxiety, or grief.

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