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carefully
This adverb describes an action performed with focused attention to avoid mistakes, danger, or damage. It carries a connotation of precision and caution, often implying a slow or deliberate pace to ensure a successful outcome.
In social contexts, using "carefully" can signal a desire for diplomacy or discretion, such as when one "carefully chooses" their words to avoid offending someone. It contrasts with "carelessly," which implies negligence, and "quickly," which emphasizes speed over accuracy.
Meanings
Examples
Collocations & Compounds
carefully consider
Verb collocation: to think about something thoroughly before making a decision
carefully weigh
Verb collocation: to compare two or more options to make a balanced decision
carefully monitor
Verb collocation: to watch or check a situation closely over time to ensure safety or accuracy
carefully curate
Verb collocation: to select and organize items for a collection or exhibit with great attention
carefully calibrate
Verb collocation: to adjust a precise instrument to ensure it gives accurate readings
The technician had to carefully calibrate the scale before the experiment.