CAREFULLY

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

I. (adverb)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Taking care or paying attention

Example:

they watched carefully

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

careful (exercising caution or showing care or attention)

Sense 2

Meaning:

As if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact

Example:

they handled the incident with kid gloves

Synonyms:

carefully; cautiously

Classified under:

Adverbs

Antonym:

carelessly (without caution or prudence)

Pertainym:

careful (exercising caution or showing care or attention)

Credits

Context examples:

I covered it carefully with dry wood and leaves and placed wet branches upon it; and then, spreading my cloak, I lay on the ground and sank into sleep.

(Frankenstein, by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley)

The captain was in the porch, keeping himself carefully out of the way of a treacherous shot, should any be intended.

(Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson)

Poole felt in his pocket and handed out a crumpled note, which the lawyer, bending nearer to the candle, carefully examined.

(The Strange Case Of Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde, by Robert Louis Stevenson)

Before getting a pet, think carefully about which animal is best for your family.

(Pet Health, NIH)

The Overactive Bladder Questionnaire (OAB-q) Caused you to plan activities more carefully?

(OAB-q - Plan Activities More Carefully, NCI Thesaurus)

Use a separate cutting board and utensils for meats and clean them carefully with soap and hot water after use.

(Campylobacter Infections, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

For children over four, use caution and read labels carefully.

(Cough, NIH)

Carefully handle and dispose of products that contain mercury.

(Mercury, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry)

The Overactive Bladder Questionnaire (OAB-q) Made you carefully plan your commute?

(OAB-q - Carefully Plan Your Commute, NCI Thesaurus)

You must have examined the house very carefully to find a single pellet of paper.