be careful

Frequency: 9.5150.7 per million words

used to advise someone to be cautious

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Examples (10)

  • Be careful when you cross the street, and always look both ways.
  • You should be careful with that knife; it's very sharp.
  • I'm trying to be careful about how much sugar I consume.
  • The climbers were careful not to dislodge any loose rocks.
  • He will need to be careful of the strong currents if he goes swimming.
  • "Be careful! The floor is wet," she shouted.
  • The detective was careful to leave the crime scene untouched.
  • Be careful that you don't accidentally delete the important files.
  • My father has always been very careful with his money.
  • We must be careful in our choice of words to avoid misunderstanding.