|
|
- pronunciation:
- ker
f
 l
- 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
|
| 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.) |
The word careful
contains the following part:
-ful1
Old English
adjective-forming suffix
that means full of
  More about this word part:
The suffix -ful1 attaches to native English nouns to form adjectives.
Example words:
awful, beautiful, careful, cheerful, colorful, delightful, doubtful, dutiful, faithful, fearful, graceful, harmful, helpful, hopeful, joyful, meaningful, painful, peaceful, plentiful, powerful, purposeful, respectful, skillful, stressful, successful, thankful, thoughtful, wasteful, useful
|