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- pronunciation:
- ker
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- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
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
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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
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related words: |
attentive, conservative, delicate, economical, minute, perfect, religious, scrupulous, serious, sober, steady, thoughtful |
derivations: |
carefully (adv.), carefulness (n.) |
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