/ˈkeə.fəl.i/
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Meaning
In a way that gives close attention, so you do not make a mistake or cause harm.
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Word origin
From care plus the endings -ful and -ly, from Old English caru meaning worry.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- caru
Examples
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"Carefully" tells us she did it with close attention.
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Here "carefully" means to give it your full attention.
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Here "carefully" describes driving in a safe, slow way.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 19, lesson 11: carefully, ashamed, gut and 7 more words.