Text: 1 strict attentiveness to what one is doing<thatʼs an extremely valuable violin, so handle it with care>Synonymscarefulness, conscientiousness, heed, heedfulness, pains, scrupulousnessRelated Wordsexactness, meticulousness, particularity, punctiliousness; dutifulness, responsibility; bother, effort, trouble; alertness, vigilance, watchfulnessAntonymscarelessness, heedlessness 2 a close attentiveness to avoiding danger<take care while crossing the street>— see caution 1 3 an uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble<on vacation, without a care in the world>— see anxiety 1 4 responsibility for the safety and well-being of someone or something<while youʼre under my care, youʼll do as youʼre told>— see custody 5 the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control<you'll have care of the project from its beginning to its completion>— see supervision 1

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