care
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more careful
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most careful
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giving attention or thought to what we are doing to avoid doing something wrong, hurting ourselves, or damaging something
- Be careful when crossing the street.
- I am always careful with my phone to avoid dropping it.
- She was careful not to wake the sleeping baby.
- You need to be careful when handling fragile items.
- We have to be careful not to overwater the plants.
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unhurried and with care and dignity
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exercising caution and thoughtfulness in financial decisions to avoid wasteful or unnecessary expenses
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