carefully — in a way that gives attention to avoiding danger or mistakes
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a way that gives attention to avoiding danger or mistakes
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkerfəli/
Example Sentences
- The surgeon carefully removed the banana peel from the patient's head.
- Please read the instructions carefully before assembling the furniture.
- He carefully hid his homework behind a pizza box, thinking his mom would never find it.
carefully
ADVERB[/ˈkerfəli/]
in a way that gives attention to avoiding danger or mistakes
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the Old English word 'care' (meaning concern or attention) combined with the suffix '-ful' (meaning full of), and the adverbial suffix '-ly' (meaning in the manner of). The word developed to describe actions performed with close attention and caution.
Breakdown
care (attention/concern) + -ful (full of) + -ly (in the manner of) = carefully
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The surgeon carefully removed the banana peel from the patient's head.”
“Please read the instructions carefully before assembling the furniture.”
“He carefully hid his homework behind a pizza box, thinking his mom would never find it.”
“The detective carefully analyzed all the clues at the crime scene.”
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