carefully
Americanadverb
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in a cautious way, with attention to possible risks and dangers.
Although somewhat "folksy" in his interview, the congressman carefully avoided pitfalls where he would be vulnerable to attack.
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in a thorough, attentive, or painstaking way, giving thought to avoiding errors or omissions.
I have to carefully examine the copy editor's marked-up manuscript, double-checking everything and approving or vetoing changes.
Other Word Forms
- quasi-carefully adverb
- ultracarefully adverb
Etymology
Origin of carefully
First recorded before 1000; careful ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
What follows is a quest narrative so carefully constructed and expertly paced that its grip tightens with each twist of the crime-laden plot.
The findings, led by scientists at the Smithsonian, mark the first time the global extent of bleaching during such an event has been carefully calculated.
From Science Daily
Merlin said it had "listened carefully to the extensive feedback" and decided to "pause the trial while we explore alternative options".
From BBC
"I've got no savings and my credit cards are all maxed out from keeping the business afloat. I planned carefully that the pension would clear this debt."
From BBC
If you’re only considering free options, carefully evaluate whether the limitations and potential privacy risks are acceptable.
From Salon
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