Cool MateMeaning of Be careful
To exercise caution in a situation to avoid harm.
In simple words: Pay attention and avoid danger.
Be careful in a sentence
- Be careful when crossing the street.
- I told him to be careful with that fragile vase.
- Please be careful; it's slippery outside.
How to use Be careful
Used to advise someone to take care in a specific situation. It's suitable for both formal and informal contexts, like when driving or handling breakable items.
Grammar pattern
standalone warning
Memory hint
Imagine a cautious bee buzzing around flowers, avoiding danger.
Related words
Collocations with Be careful
- be careful with
- be careful of
- be careful about
Opposites of Be careful
- be reckless
- be careless
Common mistakes with Be careful
- Confused with 'be cautious' – they are similar but have slightly different nuances.
- Overusing in casual conversations – can be seen as overly protective.
- Mispronouncing in fast speech.
Be careful appears in
Be careful in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
كن حذرا
انتبه وتجنب الخطر.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সাবধান
মনোযোগ দাও এবং বিপদ এড়াও।
- GermanDeutsch
Sei vorsichtig
Pass auf und vermeide Gefahr.
- SpanishEspañol
Ten cuidado
Pon atención y evita el peligro.
- Persianفارسی
مراقب باش
دقت کن و از خطر دوری کن.
- FrenchFrançais
Fais attention
Fais attention et évite le danger.
- Hindiहिन्दी
सावधान रहो
ध्यान दो और खतरे से बचो।
- ItalianItaliano
Stai attento / Fai attenzione
Presta attenzione ed evita il pericolo.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Tenha cuidado
Preste atenção e evite perigo.
- RussianРусский
Будь осторожен
Будь внимателен и избегай опасности.
- Urduاردو
احتیاط کرو
خیال رکھو اور خطرے سے بچو۔
- Chinese中文
小心
注意并避免危险。
More chunks like Be careful
- Take care
- Mind
- For this to work
Conditions that must be met for something to be successful.
- CorrectionC1
a change that makes something more accurate than it was before
- The world is changed
A statement indicating significant changes in the world.
- I feel it in the water
I sense or perceive something through the water.
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Frequently asked questions about Be careful
What does Be careful mean?
Pay attention and avoid danger.
What is the definition of Be careful?
To exercise caution in a situation to avoid harm.
How do you use Be careful in a sentence?
Be careful when crossing the street.
Can you give another example of Be careful?
I told him to be careful with that fragile vase.
What are synonyms for Be careful?
Common alternatives include take care, watch out, be cautious, mind, stay alert.
What is the opposite of Be careful?
Opposite meanings include be reckless, be careless.
What words go with Be careful?
It commonly pairs with be careful with, be careful of, be careful about.
What are common mistakes when using Be careful?
Confused with 'be cautious' – they are similar but have slightly different nuances. Overusing in casual conversations – can be seen as overly protective. Mispronouncing in fast speech.
How do you pronounce Be careful?
US: //bi ˈkɛr.fəl//, UK: //biː ˈkɛf.əl//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Be careful?
Used to advise someone to take care in a specific situation. It's suitable for both formal and informal contexts, like when driving or handling breakable items.