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carefully

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/ˈkɛr.fə.li/ · care-ful-ly

In a way that involves great attention or consideration.

Meanings

adverbformal

In a way that involves great attention or consideration.

ایک ایسے انداز میں جو بڑے دھیان یا غور و خوض شامل ہو.

احتیاط سے

ihtiyaat se

Synonyms

cautiouslyattentivelymeticulouslyخیال سےاحتیاط سےدھیان سے

Antonyms

carelesslyrecklesslynegligentlyلاپرواہی سےبے احتیاطی سےغفلت سے

Common Collocations

  • handle carefully
  • explain carefully
  • consider carefully

Example Sentences

You should read the instructions carefully before starting the project.

آپ کو منصوبے شروع کرنے سے پہلے ہدایتیں احتیاط سے پڑھنی چاہئیں.

Aap ko mansoobe shuru karne se pehle hidaayatein ihtiyaat se padhni chahiye.

He carefully wrapped the gift to make sure it wouldn’t get damaged.

اس نے تحفے کو احتیاط سے لپیٹا تاکہ یہ نقصان نہ ہو.

Us ne tohfa ko ihtiyaat se lipita taake yeh nuqsan na ho.

The chef prepared the meal carefully to satisfy the guests.

شیف نے مہمانوں کی تسلی کے لیے کھانا احتیاط سے تیار کیا.

Chef ne mehmanon ki tasalli ke liye khana ihtiyaat se tayar kiya.

Easily Confused With

careless:Careless means lacking attention or consideration, while carefully means the opposite.

Word Family

care
verbخیال رکھنا
careful
adjectiveاحتیاطی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a careful artist painting a delicate piece, taking every brushstroke seriously.

Imagine a surgeon performing an operation with intense focus and precision.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے بہت نکلے میرے ارمان، لیکن پھر بھی کم نکلے

Hazaaron khwahishain aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle Bohat nikle mere armaan, lekin phir bhi kam nikle.

Thousands of wishes, a breath for each desire; many of my wishes were fulfilled, yet, they seemed few.

Mirza Ghalib, Unverified

* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ہوشیاری اور احتیاط سے کام کر

Hoshiyaari aur ihtiyaat se kaam kar

Work with wisdom and caution.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Middle English "careful" — full of care

First known use: 14th century

The term 'carefully' has evolved to denote a manner of doing something that involves attention or caution.