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I'm being very careful

🇬🇧 UK //aɪm ˈbiːɪŋ ˈvɛri ˈkɛfəl// 🇺🇸 US //aɪm ˈbiːɪŋ ˈvɛri ˈkɛrfəl//

Meaning of I'm being very careful

Taking precautions to avoid mistakes or accidents.

In simple words: I am paying close attention to avoid mistakes or accidents.

I'm being very careful in a sentence

• I'm being very careful not to spill the coffee.
• In the workshop, I'm being very careful around the machinery.
• When crossing the street, I'm being very careful to look both ways.
• I'm being very careful with my words during this sensitive conversation.
• I’m being very careful when driving in heavy rain.

How to use I'm being very careful

Use this phrase to communicate that you are taking precautions. It is appropriate in most contexts, but avoid using it in overly casual settings or texts.

Grammar pattern

standalone greeting

Memory hint

Imagine someone tiptoeing through a minefield - they're being very careful.

Related words

Collocations with I'm being very careful

• be careful
• very careful
• careful planning
• careful consideration
• careful approach

Synonyms for I'm being very careful

• cautious
• prudent
• watchful
• wary
• deliberate

Common mistakes with I'm being very careful

• Confused with 'I'm careful' - the first suggests a more temporary state.
• Misplacing 'very' - it should always come before 'careful'.

Frequently asked questions about I'm being very careful

What does I'm being very careful mean?

I am paying close attention to avoid mistakes or accidents.

What is the definition of I'm being very careful?

Taking precautions to avoid mistakes or accidents.

How do you use I'm being very careful in a sentence?

I'm being very careful not to spill the coffee.

Can you give another example of I'm being very careful?

In the workshop, I'm being very careful around the machinery.

What are synonyms for I'm being very careful?

Common alternatives include cautious, prudent, watchful, wary, deliberate.

What words go with I'm being very careful?

It commonly pairs with be careful, very careful, careful planning, careful consideration, careful approach.

What are common mistakes when using I'm being very careful?

Confused with 'I'm careful' - the first suggests a more temporary state. Misplacing 'very' - it should always come before 'careful'.

How do you pronounce I'm being very careful?

US: //aɪm ˈbiːɪŋ ˈvɛri ˈkɛrfəl//, UK: //aɪm ˈbiːɪŋ ˈvɛri ˈkɛfəl//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use I'm being very careful?

Use this phrase to communicate that you are taking precautions. It is appropriate in most contexts, but avoid using it in overly casual settings or texts.