Definition of "careful"
Kid-friendly meaning of careful, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.
What does "careful" mean?
careful (adjective) — paying attention so nothing goes wrong.
Example sentences using "careful"
Grade K–2
Be careful crossing the street.
Grade 3–5
He was careful not to spill the paint on the new carpet.
Grade 6–8
She was careful to copy down every step of the experiment exactly as written in the lab manual.
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