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carefully

/ˈkɛːfli/

Meanings
  • Adverb

    Performing an action with great attention, taking time and care to avoid mistakes or damage.


Pronunciation
  1. /ˈkɛɹfli/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with carefully
harshly , rashly , lashly , flashily , mashally , dashily , splashily
Homophones
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  1. Carefully (en) : Performing an action with great attention and care.

  2. Carefully (en) : A type of fabric with a raised pattern.


Variants
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careful , carefuller , carefullest , carefully , carefulness , carefulnesses
Forms
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carefully, more carefully, most carefully


Etymology
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Old English carf 'skill, care, craft' and -ful 'fulfilling, performing'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'carefully' contains the word 'care'.

  2. In the Harry Potter series, Mad-Eye Moody is described as having a 'carefully carved wooden leg'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Attention: The ability to focus on a task and give it priority.

  2. Precision: The quality of being exact and accurate.


Culture
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In literature, 'carefully' is often used to describe characters taking their time and being meticulous, such as in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein when Victor creates the monster. In art, 'carefully' can refer to the process of creating intricate works, like the intricate details in a painting by Jan van Eyck.

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