careful with

Frequency: 8.332.6 per million words

cautious in the way one handles or uses something, especially something fragile or valuable

carefulcareful + PREPOSITION

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Examples (10)

  • Please be careful with that antique vase; it's a family heirloom.
  • He has always been very careful with his finances to save for a house.
  • You need to be careful with your words when discussing such a sensitive topic.
  • The craftsman was careful with his tools, cleaning them after each use.
  • After being betrayed, she became much more careful with whom she shared her secrets.
  • As a new babysitter, I'm trying to be extra careful with the children.
  • You will need to be careful with the new camera's lens.
  • Be careful with my laptop; it has all my work on it.
  • She's extremely careful with money and tracks every expense.
  • He learned to be careful with his time after missing several important deadlines.