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Careful

KEH-rfuhl

/ˈkɛrfʌl/

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Syllable breakdown

careful

Dictionary meaning

Exercising caution or showing care or attention.

Examples

  • They were careful when crossing the busy street.
  • Careful with money.

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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