carefully
adverb /ˈkeə.fəl.i/
/ˈker-/ Definition
A2 with great attention: She carefully folded the letter and put it in her pocket. Drive carefully on those icy roads.Cautious and vigilantPaying attention and being careful
(Definition of carefully adverb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- askance adverb
- attentive adjective (LISTENING)
- belt and braces idiom
- better safe than sorry idiom
- better the devil you know (than the devil you don't) idiom
- diligent adjective
- discreet adjective
- gingerly adverb
- guarded adjective
- intent adjective 1
- meticulous adjective
- mindful adjective
- minutely adverb
- narrowly adverb
- once bitten, twice shy idiom
- slowly adverb
- vigilance noun
- vigilant adjective
- wary adjective
- watchful adjective
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Cautious and vigilant
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