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careful

/ˈkɛrfəl/
care · ful ˈkɛr · fəl
English Definition
adj. making sure to avoid danger or mistakes
中文释义
小心的，仔细的
Significado en Español
cuidadoso, prudente
한국어 뜻
조심스러운, 신중한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cẩn thận, thận trọng
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Example Sentence

Be careful when crossing the street.

过马路时要小心。

Synonyms
cautious attentive prudent
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “careful”:

  1. A careless
  2. B reckless
  3. C cautious
  4. D negligent
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C — cautious. “careful” means adj. making sure to avoid danger or mistakes

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Please be very ______ when you carry the tray of hot cups.

  1. A careless
  2. B reckless
  3. C careful
  4. D hasty
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C — careful. “careful” means adj. making sure to avoid danger or mistakes

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Common questions about “careful”

What does “careful” mean?

careful — adj. making sure to avoid danger or mistakes. In Chinese: 小心的，仔细的.

How do you pronounce “careful”?

careful is pronounced /ˈkɛrfəl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: care · ful.

How do you use “careful” in a sentence?

Be careful when crossing the street. (过马路时要小心。)

What are synonyms for “careful”?

cautious, attentive, prudent — all close in meaning to careful (adj. making sure to avoid danger or mistakes).

Is “careful” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. careful appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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