careful, meticulous, scrupulous, punctilious mean showing close attention to detail. careful implies attentiveness and cautiousness in avoiding mistakes.

(Definition of careful from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

If you are careful, you give serious attention to what you are doing, in order to avoid harm, damage, or mistakes. If you are careful to do something, you make sure that you do it. Be very …

Definition of careful adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

1. cautious in one's actions: careful when crossing the street. 2. taking pains in one's work: a careful typist. 3. done or performed with accuracy or caution: careful research. 4. solicitously …

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Careful implies guarding against mistakes, by paying strict and close attention to details, and, often, trying to use good judgment: He was careful to distinguish between them.

Native speakers mix gentle alerts (“heads-up”) with direct cautions (“be careful”)—learning both makes your English more natural and effective. Warnings aren’t about fear—they’re about …

Some common synonyms of careful are meticulous, punctilious, and scrupulous. While all these words mean "showing close attention to detail," careful implies attentiveness and cautiousness …

Be careful, Michael - that knife's very sharp. [ + to do sth ] We were careful to avoid the midday sun.