carefully

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   In a way that gives attention so you avoid danger or mistakes.

   They watched the road carefully before crossing.

2. 2
   adv

   In a thorough way, with attention to detail.

   She read the contract carefully before signing it.

From Middle English carfulli, carefulliche, from Old English carfullīċe, ċearfullīċe (“carefully, diligently”), equivalent to careful + -ly.

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