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Verb
Example: “She cares about her family.”
Synonyms: mind, look after
Antonyms: ignore
Noun
Example: “She wants a career in medicine.”
Synonyms: profession, work life
Antonyms: unemployment
Adjective
Example: “He was careless with money.”
Synonyms: reckless
Antonyms: careful
/ˈkerfəl/
Example: “Be careful with the hot tea.”
Synonyms: deliberate, close, conscientious
Antonyms: careless
Example: “She is a diligent student.”
Synonyms: hardworking, careful
Antonyms: lazy
Example: “They consigned the goods to storage.”
Synonyms: deliver, entrust
Antonyms: keep
Example: “The decision is under public scrutiny.”
Synonyms: inspection, careful examination
Antonyms: neglect
Example: “The inspector checked the building.”
Synonyms: examiner, checker
Antonyms: worker
Example: “Abuse of power is dangerous.”
Synonyms: misuse, harm
Antonyms: care
Example: “Read the instruction carefully.”
Synonyms: direction, guide
Antonyms: confusion
Example: “The audience listened carefully.”
Synonyms: listeners, viewers
Antonyms: speaker
Example: “A parent takes care of a child.”
Synonyms: mother, father
Antonyms: child
Example: “Vocational training can lead directly to employment.”
Synonyms: career-oriented, technical
Antonyms: academic, general
Adverb
Example: “The coach changed the formation tactically.”
Synonyms: strategically, carefully
Antonyms: randomly, carelessly
Example: “The model treats the material as an indiscrete whole.”
Synonyms: imprudent, careless
Antonyms: discreet, careful
Example: “She worked diligently to finish the report on time.”
Synonyms: carefully, industriously
Antonyms: carelessly, lazily
Example: “His deliberate silence made everyone uncomfortable.”
Synonyms: intentional, calculated
Antonyms: accidental, impulsive
Example: “The report criticized neglectful parenting.”
Synonyms: careless, inattentive
Antonyms: caring, attentive
Example: “She took a methodical approach to the experiment.”
Synonyms: systematic, organized
Antonyms: chaotic, careless
Example: “Her career is a testament to hard work.”
Synonyms: proof, evidence
Antonyms: disproof, denial
Example: “She tactfully changed the subject.”
Synonyms: diplomatically, politely
Antonyms: rudely, bluntly
Example: “Be careful, the road is icy.”
Synonyms: frozen, cold
Antonyms: warm
Example: “The investigator examined all the evidence carefully.”
Synonyms: detective, examiner
Antonyms: suspect
Example: “Be careful not to fall on the stairs.”
Synonyms: drop, autumn
Antonyms: rise
Example: “Be careful not to burn your hand.”
Synonyms: set on fire, scorch
Antonyms: cool, freeze
Example: “It was a bold decision to start a business.”
Synonyms: brave, strong
Antonyms: shy, careful
Example: “Be careful, the dog may bite.”
Synonyms: chew, snap at
Antonyms: lick
Example: “Be careful not to spill the juice.”
Synonyms: pour out by accident
Antonyms: save
Example: “You must be careful.”
Synonyms: have to
Antonyms: may
Example: “The school is known for the selectivity of its admissions process.”
Synonyms: discrimination, careful choice
Antonyms: openness, inclusiveness
Example: “The restoration required painstaking attention to detail.”
Synonyms: meticulous, careful
Antonyms: careless, hasty
Example: “The papers had been stacked haphazardly across the desk.”
Synonyms: randomly, carelessly
Antonyms: systematically, orderly
Example: “The documents had been negligently handled.”
Synonyms: carelessly, irresponsibly
Antonyms: carefully, diligently
Example: “Children tend to learn languages quickly.”
Synonyms: be likely to, care for
Antonyms: avoid
Example: “Be careful not to tear the paper.”
Synonyms: rip, drop from eye
Antonyms: mend, repair
Example: “Be careful not to slip on the wet floor.”
Synonyms: slide, lose balance
Antonyms: grip firmly
Example: “Please pick one option from the list.”
Synonyms: choose, select
Antonyms: reject
Example: “Be careful not to hurt your back.”
Synonyms: injure, harm
Antonyms: heal
Example: “Please follow the instructions carefully.”
Synonyms: go after, obey
Antonyms: ignore, lead
Example: “Be careful not to break the glass.”
Synonyms: damage
Antonyms: fix
Example: “The dataset was painstakingly cleaned over several weeks.”
Synonyms: meticulously
Antonyms: carelessly
Example: “The audit was conducted meticulously, line by line.”
Synonyms: scrupulously
Example: “A single indiscretion can destroy years of credibility.”
Synonyms: carelessness
Antonyms: prudence
Example: “She is conscientious about privacy and security.”
Synonyms: diligent
Example: “Be careful—this knife is very sharp.”
Synonyms: pointed
Antonyms: blunt
Example: “The juror listened carefully to the evidence.”
Synonyms: jury member
Example: “In his haste, he forgot his passport.”
Synonyms: hurry
Antonyms: patience
Example: “Don’t make a hasty decision.”
Synonyms: rushed
Example: “Be careful near the cliff.”
Example: “Be careful so you don’t choke on food.”
Synonyms: suffocate
Example: “She wants to pursue a new career.”
Synonyms: follow
Antonyms: quit
Example: “The teacher is strict.”
Synonyms: firm
Antonyms: lenient
Example: “I am afraid of dogs.”
Synonyms: scared
Antonyms: brave
Example: “He surreptitiously recorded the conversation.”
Synonyms: covertly
Antonyms: openly
Example: “She worked conscientiously.”
Synonyms: diligently
Example: “He steered the car carefully.”
Synonyms: guide
Antonyms: mislead
Example: “The nurse helped the patient.”
Synonyms: caregiver
Antonyms: patient
Example: “This is a serious problem.”
Synonyms: grave
Antonyms: funny
Example: “She kept meticulous records of every transaction.”
/ˌɪntərˈlɑːkjətər/
Example: “She listened carefully to her interlocutor.”
Synonyms: middleman, conversational partner
/fæˈstɪdiəs/
Example: “He is fastidious about details.”
Synonyms: meticulous, dainty, exacting
Antonyms: unfastidious
/əˈsɪdʒuəs/
Example: “Her assiduous work impressed everyone.”
Synonyms: diligent, sedulous
Example: “Investors scrutinized the metrics before committing funds.”
Synonyms: inspect, audit, take stock
/ɪnˈʃʊr/
Example: “Ensure everyone understands.”
Synonyms: ascertain, control, assure
/ˈænəlaɪz/
Example: “We need to analyze the results carefully.”
Synonyms: examine, study, dissect
Antonyms: synthesize, synthesise
/kənˈsɪdər/
Example: “Please consider my proposal.”
Synonyms: regard, deliberate, moot
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