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careful /ˈkeəfl/ /ˈkerfl/ Online sound. https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/media/english/us_pron/c/car/caref/careful__us_2.mp3 careful(adjective)/ˈkeəfl/ /ˈkerfl/Word Familycare noun verbcareful adjective (≠ careless)carefully adverb (≠ carelessly)caring adjective (≠ uncaring)giving attention or thought to what you are doing so that you avoid hurting yourself, damaging something or doing something wrongBe careful!He was careful to keep out of sight.He's been careful to avoid significant debt.Be careful not to wake the baby.You must be careful when handling chemicals.Be careful what you say.Please be careful with my glasses (= Don't break them).Be careful of the traffic.As a young actor, you have to be extremely careful about the roles you accept.I’m very careful about washing my hands before eating (= I make sure I do it).Be careful you don't bump your head.Extra ExamplesBe particularly careful when swimming in the lake.Bitter past experience had made her careful of what she confided to Nadia.He's very careful of his reputation.She was quite careful about how she spoke to him.I'm very careful about washing my hands before eating.giving a lot of attention to detailsOPPOSITE carelesshttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/carelessAfter careful consideration we have decided to offer you the job.A successful party requires careful planning.He praised the careful attention to detail shown by the report's authors.She made a careful analysis of the evidence.Careful study of finds from archaeological sites has confirmed this theory.This is a very careful piece of work.A careful examination of the facts suggests a different conclusion.not spending money on things that are unimportantHis mother had always been careful with money.used to warn somebody that they should take care to avoid danger or problemsDon't stay out in the sun for too long—you can't be too careful.Word OriginOld English carful (see care, -ful).

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(adjective) be careful!he was careful to keep out of sight.he's been careful to avoid significant debt.be careful not to wake the baby. Search images by the wordhttps://www.google.com/search?biw=1280&bih=661&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=careful This card's content is collected from the following dictionaries: Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Word3	careful
WordType	(adjective)
Phonetic	/ˈkeəfl/ /ˈkerfl/
Example	be careful! he was careful to keep out of sight. he's been careful to avoid significant debt. be careful not to wake the baby.
Sound	Online sound. https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/media/english/us_pron/c/car/caref/careful__us_2.mp3
Image	Search images by the word https://www.google.com/search?biw=1280&bih=661&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=careful
Content	careful (adjective)/ˈkeəfl/ /ˈkerfl/ Word Family care noun verb careful adjective (≠ careless) carefully adverb (≠ carelessly) caring adjective (≠ uncaring) giving attention or thought to what you are doing so that you avoid hurting yourself, damaging something or doing something wrong Be careful! He was careful to keep out of sight. He's been careful to avoid significant debt. Be careful not to wake the baby. You must be careful when handling chemicals. Be careful what you say. Please be careful with my glasses (= Don't break them). Be careful of the traffic. As a young actor, you have to be extremely careful about the roles you accept. I’m very careful about washing my hands before eating (= I make sure I do it). Be careful you don't bump your head. Extra Examples Be particularly careful when swimming in the lake. Bitter past experience had made her careful of what she confided to Nadia. He's very careful of his reputation. She was quite careful about how she spoke to him. I'm very careful about washing my hands before eating. giving a lot of attention to details OPPOSITE careless https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/careless After careful consideration we have decided to offer you the job. A successful party requires careful planning. He praised the careful attention to detail shown by the report's authors. She made a careful analysis of the evidence. Careful study of finds from archaeological sites has confirmed this theory. This is a very careful piece of work. A careful examination of the facts suggests a different conclusion. not spending money on things that are unimportant His mother had always been careful with money. used to warn somebody that they should take care to avoid danger or problems Don't stay out in the sun for too long—you can't be too careful. Word Origin Old English carful (see care, -ful).
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Careful Avoid Attention Adjective ˈkeəfl ˈkerfl Sight Significant

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