careful

Everyday

1. Careful means paying close attention so you do not make mistakes, break things or get hurt. tree →
2. Careful also means thinking well before you act: be careful with money. tree →
3. Careful work is done slowly and well. tree →

In the lessons

In maths: a story word or an advice word in problems («be careful with the units», «be careful to count each one once»); no operation. Safety: be careful crossing the road, careful with scissors, hot water and knives. In school: careful handwriting, careful checking. Phrases: be careful, careful with, careful not to, careful of.

Examples

• Be careful to count each one only once. tree →
• She was careful not to spill the 2 litres of milk. tree →
• Careful: the answer is in centimetres. tree →
• He made careful steps of 50 cm. tree →
• Be careful when you cross the road. tree →
• Be careful with the scissors. tree →
• She did careful, neat work in her book. tree →
• Be careful not to wake the baby. tree →
• Carry the hot soup carefully. tree →
• How careful he was of the third bulrush! tree →

Note

Spelt with one l at the end: careful (not «carefull»). Adverb «carefully». Opposite: careless. A story or advice word; no clue to the operation.

In Jewish tradition

In maths: a story word or an advice word in problems («be careful with the units», «be careful to count each one once»); no operation. Safety: be careful crossing the road, careful with scissors, hot water and knives. In school: careful handwriting, careful checking. Phrases: be careful, careful with, careful not to, careful of.

Note

Spelt with one l at the end: careful (not «carefull»). Adverb «carefully». Opposite: careless. A story or advice word; no clue to the operation.