Definition: Taking care; attentive to potential danger, error or harm; cautious.

Alright class, settle down and let’s take a look, At this word ‘careful,’ a thoughtful book! The dictionary gives us a helpful clue, "Taking care," it tells us, shiny and new. It means to be attentive, with focus so bright, Watching out for dangers, with all of your might! Like when you’re crossing the street, don't you see? You need to be careful , for safety and glee! Or building a tower, brick by careful brick, Avoiding mistakes, quick, quick, quick! It also means cautious, thoughtful and slow, Considering the risks before you go. So ‘careful’ is about being aware, Showing respect and a watchful stare! Do you have any questions? Let's discuss it with glee, Understanding 'careful' – that’s what we’ll do, you see!

Definition: Sorrowfully.

(Adjusts glasses and smiles warmly) Well now, that’s a tricky little rhyme! It seems your dictionary has tripped you up with a word that sounds quite sad. "Carefully" doesn’t mean sorrowfully, no indeed! Let's unpack this together, plant a thoughtful seed: “Carefully” means to do something with considerate grace, Paying close attention – finding your own space. It’s about being mindful, slow and bright, Taking extra caution with all of your might! Think about building a tower tall, You wouldn't rush it, would you? Not at all! You’d place each block gently, one by one, That's "carefully" working 'til the job is done. It’s like walking slowly through a field of flowers, Not crushing petals with hurried powers. So, “carefully” means attentively , and with a steady hand, To do something safely, throughout the land! Does that make a little clearer for you today? Do you have any questions about how we use this word in sentences?