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careful

The correct spelling is careful.

How to pronounce careful

/ˈkɛːfəl/
adjective

IPA: /ˈkɛːfəl/

Say it like: Car-efu-l

The correct spelling is careful. Taking care; attentive to potential danger, error or harm; cautious. For example: "He was a slow and careful driver."

Usage Examples

He was a slow and careful driver.

They made a careful search of the crime scene.

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Taking care; attentive to potential danger, error or harm; cautious.
  2. 2.Conscientious and painstaking; meticulous.
  3. 3.Full of care or grief; sorrowful, sad.
  4. 4.Full of cares or anxiety; worried, troubled.

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