careful (adj.)

paying attention to avoid problems

Examples

• Be careful on the stairs.

Key rules

• Careful means paying attention to avoid problems
• Be careful of or be careful with + noun
• Be careful + to + verb

Common mistakes

• Be careful the stairs → Be careful on the stairs
• Be careful to not fall → Be careful not to fall

Use cases

• Giving warnings
• Describing safe people
• Advising on tasks