careful

marked by wary caution or prudence.

The first known use: before the 12th century

Word Structure

7 Letters, 2 Syllable

careful

6 Phonemes

k e r f ə l

onset, rime

- -

Morpheme

careful

ə = schwa

Sentence Examples

He is a careful driver.

You can never be too careful about these things.

She was careful of their feelings.

The police were careful to leave the room exactly as they found it.

Police made a careful examination of the scene.

They produced a careful study of the building.

Common Phrases

(be) careful what you wish for(, (because) you just might get it)

be careful

be careful not to (do something)

be careful what you wish for(, it might (just) come true)

careful not to (do something)

you can't be too careful

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