Carefully

Pronunciation: /ˈkɛrfəli/

Definitions of carefully

adverb in a careful manner; with attention to detail

Example Sentences

A1 She carefully walked down the stairs to avoid slipping.

A2 He followed the recipe carefully to make sure he didn't miss any steps.

B1 The surgeon performed the operation carefully to ensure the patient's safety.

B2 The detective examined the evidence carefully to piece together the clues.

C1 The artist meticulously and carefully painted every detail of the portrait.

C2 The architect carefully planned every aspect of the building's design to perfection.

Examples of carefully in a Sentence

formal It is important to carefully analyze the data before making any conclusions.

informal Make sure you read the instructions carefully before starting the exam.

slang I told him to drive carefully on the icy roads.

figurative She listened carefully to his words, trying to read between the lines.

Grammatical Forms of carefully

• past tense: carefully
• plural: carefully
• comparative: more carefully
• superlative: most carefully
• present tense: carefully
• future tense: will carefully
• perfect tense: have carefully
• continuous tense: is carefully
• singular: careful
• positive degree: careful
• infinitive: to carefully
• gerund: carefully
• participle: carefully

Origin and Evolution of carefully

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'carefully' originated from the Old English word 'carfullice', which was derived from the word 'caru' meaning 'care' and the suffix '-ful' meaning 'full of'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'carefully' has retained its original meaning of doing something with care and attention to detail. However, it has also come to encompass the idea of being cautious or prudent in one's actions.