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The cat stepped cautiously onto the wet floor.
What does Cautiously mean?
In a careful way.
Dictionary definition
In a careful and thoughtful way to avoid problems.
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We opened the old box cautiously.
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A scientist works cautiously when testing an unknown material.
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What does cautiously mean?
Cautiously means in a careful and thoughtful way to avoid problems.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to cautiously?
Carefully is close in meaning to cautiously in this context.
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MeaningCautiously means In a careful way.
ExampleExample: The cat stepped cautiously onto the wet floor.
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- kaw · shus · lee
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- kaw
- Ending
- lee
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- Put a little extra energy on kaw.
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carefullyA similar word or phrase for cautiously in this meaning.
warilyA similar word or phrase for cautiously in this meaning.
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recklesslyA useful contrast to cautiously in this meaning.
carelesslyA useful contrast to cautiously in this meaning.
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