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carefully

[ kair-fuh-lee ]

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adverb

in a cautious way, with attention to possible risks and dangers:
Although somewhat "folksy" in his interview, the congressman carefully avoided pitfalls where he would be vulnerable to attack.
in a thorough, attentive, or painstaking way, giving thought to avoiding errors or omissions:
I have to carefully examine the copy editor's marked-up manuscript, double-checking everything and approving or vetoing changes.

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Other Word Forms

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Word History and Origins

Origin of carefully¹

First recorded before 1000; careful ( def ) + -ly ( def )

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An FA Spokeswoman told the BBC: "We are carefully reviewing our policy and taking legal advice."

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So everything had to be carefully phased for what experts call a "black start" working out as a success.

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Even when South Africa brought a genocide case to the International Court of Justice, the court responded carefully — not a judgment, but a request: Stop bombing civilians, let aid in.

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It said answers to Ofsted's and the department's consultations would be carefully considered before an approach is finalised.

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The Welsh government said it would review the recommendations carefully before responding formally.

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