cautiously
/ˈkɔːʃəsli/
cau · tious · ly
ˈkɔː · ʃəs · li
English Definition
adv. carefully to avoid danger
Significado en Español
cautelosamente
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
một cách thận trọng
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Example Sentence
She stepped cautiously.
她小心地迈步。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
caution(careful)+ly(adverb)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is the best synonym for “cautiously”?
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A
Recklessly
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B
Carefully
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C
Quickly
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D
Negligently
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B — Carefully.
“cautiously” means adv. carefully to avoid danger
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
She stepped ______ across the icy, slippery wooden bridge.
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A
carelessly
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B
cautiously
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C
recklessly
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D
hastily
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B — cautiously.
“cautiously” means adv. carefully to avoid danger
Common questions about “cautiously”
What does “cautiously” mean?
cautiously — adv. carefully to avoid danger. In Chinese: 小心地.
How do you pronounce “cautiously”?
cautiously is pronounced /ˈkɔːʃəsli/. It breaks into 3 syllables: cau · tious · ly.
How do you use “cautiously” in a sentence?
She stepped cautiously. (她小心地迈步。)
What are synonyms for “cautiously”?
carefully, warily — all close in meaning to cautiously (adv. carefully to avoid danger).
Is “cautiously” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. cautiously appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “cautiously”?
caution(careful)+ly(adverb)
