carefully
ˈkeəfəli
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Definition of carefully - Reverso English Dictionary

Adverb

1.
safetywith care to avoid harm or mistakes
  • He carefully crossed the busy street..
cautiously gingerly
2.
meticulouslyin a way that shows attention to detail
  • She carefully painted the intricate design.
meticulously precisely scrupulously
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Expressions with carefully

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pay close attention to details in text
He read carefully to catch any errors in the report.
act with caution to avoid mistakes or danger
He decided to tread carefully during the negotiations to avoid conflicts..
proceed with deliberate steps to avoid errors
He had to walk carefully through the negotiations.
planned and arranged with great attention to detail
The carefully orchestrated ceremony impressed all the guests.

Origin of carefully

English, care (attention) + fully (completely)

Terms with carefully included in their meaning

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layv.
place gently
put something down gently or carefully
careful observation
look at something carefully for a period of time
thinking
ponder or reflect on something carefully
literal
move carefully to avoid obstacles
deliberate
think about something seriously or carefully
movement
move gradually and carefully in a specific direction
observe
look at something carefully to understand it
observation
observe or notice something carefully

Examples of carefully in a sentence

  • He carefully considered his options before making a decision.
  • He carefully assembled the model airplane.
  • The jeweler carefully inspected the diamond.

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  1. French:avec précaution, avec soin, ...
  2. German:vorsichtig, achtsam, ...
  3. Italian:con attenzione, con cura, ...
  4. Spanish:cuidadosamente, meticulosamente, ...
  5. Portuguese:cuidadosamente, meticulosamente, ...
  6. Chinese:谨慎地, 仔细地, ...
  7. Japanese:慎重に, 注意深く, ...
  8. Arabic:بِحَذَر, بِدِقَّةٍ, ...
  9. Hebrew:בְּזְהִירוּת, בִּקְפִידָה, ...
  10. Russian:внимательно, аккуратно, ...
  11. Ukrainian:обережно, ретельно, ...
  12. Hindi:सावधानी से, सावधानीपूर्वक, ...

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