Words / A2

KAIRF-uh-lee/ˈkeəfəli/

Carefully is the adverb of careful: you do the action with attention. Drive carefully. Read it carefully. Careful is the adjective (be careful). Careless is the opposite. Put the adverb after the verb, or at the end: she opened the box carefully.

Meaning

In a way that pays attention and avoids mistakes or danger.

Examples

• “Read the question carefully.”
• “Listen carefully to the recording.”
• “He packed the glasses carefully.”

Good to know

adjective: careful. adverb: carefully. Opposite: carelessly.

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