Definition and meaning of English word "carefully"
carefully
/ˈkɛrfʊli/
Meaning
VerbSorrowfully.
How to use
The word 'carefully' is often used to describe an action that is done in a careful and prudent manner. A common learner mistake is confusing 'carefully' with 'sorrowfully', which has a different meaning.
🇬🇧 English
carefully
Example
I do carefully.
She works carefully.
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Common phrases
- carefully planned— planned in a careful and prudent manner
- carefully considered— considered in a careful and prudent manner
- move carefully— to move in a careful and prudent manner
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Frequency rank: #495 in English
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What does the English word "carefully" mean?▼
The English word "carefully" means "carefully" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "I do carefully." (which translates as "carefully").
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