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care·ful

careful

pronunciation:: ker fl
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part of speech:	adjective
definition 1:	taking care in one's actions; cautious. He is a careful driver. synonyms: attentive, cautious antonyms: careless, thoughtless similar words: alert, close, on guard, prudent, safe, vigilant, wary, watchful
definition 2:	done with care and effort. He did a careful job trimming the bushes. synonyms: conscientious, meticulous antonyms: careless, sloppy, slovenly similar words: accurate, detailed, exact, fine, particular, precise
related words:	attentive, conservative, delicate, economical, minute, perfect, religious, scrupulous, serious, sober, steady, thoughtful
derivations:	carefully (adv.), carefulness (n.)

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