be careful

The phrase “be careful” has 3 syllables: be care-ful

It's pronounced as /biː ˈkerfəl/


What is synonym and antonym for be careful?

In the thesaurus, “be careful” has 10 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for be careful along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for be careful

  • be alert
  • be attentive
  • be cautious
  • be mindful
  • be prudent
  • be vigilant
  • be wary
  • be watchful
  • proceed with caution
  • take care

Antonyms for be careful

  • be careless
  • be hasty
  • be heedless
  • be imprudent
  • be inattentive
  • be negligent
  • be rash
  • be reckless
  • be thoughtless
  • be unconcerned

Example Sentences

  • Be careful when crossing the busy street.
  • You should be careful not to drop that fragile glass.
  • Be careful with your words, they can hurt someone’s feelings.
  • The teacher told the students to be careful during the science experiment.
  • Always be careful when using sharp objects in the kitchen.

On this page you'll find 20 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to be careful, such as: be alert, be attentive, be careless, be cautious, be hasty, be heedless, be imprudent.

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