carefully
Translation
carefully, cautiously, thoroughly
Examples
Please drive carefully.
Please drive carefully.
She listened carefully to the instructions.
She listened carefully to the instructions.
He carefully placed the vase on the table.
He carefully placed the vase on the table.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) + ((adverb)) modifies a verb to mean 'in a cautious way'. Please drive carefully.
((adverb)) + ((verb)) can be placed before the verb for emphasis. He carefully placed the vase on the table.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cautiously, meticulously, attentively; Antonyms: carelessly, recklessly
Etymology
Formed from the adjective 'careful' and the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
This describes doing an action 'in a careful way'. If you know 'careful', just add '-ly' to describe how an action is performed.