adjective. adjective. /ˈkɛrfl/ 1[not before noun] giving attention or thought to what you are doing so that you avoid hurting yourself, damaging something, or doing something wrong Be careful!
What is the adjective form of careful?
careful adjective (≠ careless) carefully adverb (≠ carelessly) caring adjective (≠ uncaring)
Why is careful an adjective?
Full of care or grief; sorrowful, sad. Full of cares or anxiety; worried, troubled. Having care (for); attentive to potential danger, error or harm; cautious.
What is the adjective or adverb of careful?
careful (adjective) > carefully (adverb)
Is carefully verb or adjective?
As detailed above, 'carefully' is an adverb.
How is the word 'careful' different from other adjectives like it?
Some common synonyms of careful are meticulous, punctilious, and scrupulous. While all these words mean "showing close attention to detail," carefu...
When can 'meticulous' be used instead of 'careful'?
Although the words meticulous and careful have much in common, meticulous may imply either commendable extreme carefulness or a hampering finicky c...
When could 'punctilious' be used to replace 'careful'?
The words punctilious and careful are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, punctilious implies minute, even excessive attention to fine...