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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..
2.
meticulouslyin a way that shows attention to detail
- She carefully painted the intricate design.
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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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
look for
try to find something by looking or otherwise seeking carefully and thoroughly
inspection
examine something carefully to ensure correctness
movement
move slowly and carefully into a position
movement
move out slowly and carefully
movement
move slowly and carefully closer to something
navigation
move forward carefully by touch
navigation
move carefully using touch or instinct
considering ideas
think carefully about something before deciding
considering
think carefully about something before deciding
review carefully
look at something carefully and make changes if needed
mental review
think about something carefully or repeatedly in your head
observation
examine something more carefully or in more detail
careful check
look at something carefully to check or notice details
vigilance
watch something or someone very carefully
observation
monitor something or someone carefully
monitoring
monitor all aspects of a situation 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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- French:avec précaution, avec soin, ...
- German:vorsichtig, achtsam, ...
- Italian:con attenzione, con cura, ...
- Spanish:cuidadosamente, meticulosamente, ...
- Portuguese:cuidadosamente, meticulosamente, ...
- Chinese:谨慎地, 仔细地, ...
- Japanese:慎重に, 注意深く, ...
- Arabic:بِحَذَر, بِدِقَّةٍ, ...
- Hebrew:בְּזְהִירוּת, בִּקְפִידָה, ...
- Russian:внимательно, аккуратно, ...
- Ukrainian:обережно, ретельно, ...
- Hindi:सावधानी से, सावधानीपूर्वक, ...
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