When you are careful of something, you mean that you are aware of its danger and you try to avoid it, or you are cautious so as not to cause problems. Be careful of fire. (Don’t do anything that might start a fire.) Be careful of cars when you cross the street. Nihal had an accident years ago and now she must always be careful of her back. (She must take care that she doesn’t injure it again.)
Sometimes about can be used here instead of of. Nihal must be careful about her back. Sami is careful about his weight. (He eats well and exercises so he doesn’t gain weight.)
When you are careful with something, it means that you treat it gently or respectfully, or are cautious when you are using it. Be careful with that fire. You don’t want it to spread. Be careful with my car when you drive it. I don’t want any scratches or dents. When you hold a small baby, you have to be careful with it.
When you are careful of something, you mean that you are aware of its danger and you try to avoid it, or you are cautious so as not to cause problems.
ردحذفBe careful of fire. (Don’t do anything that might start a fire.)
Be careful of cars when you cross the street.
Nihal had an accident years ago and now she must always be careful of her back. (She must take care that she doesn’t injure it again.)
Sometimes about can be used here instead of of.
ردحذفNihal must be careful about her back.
Sami is careful about his weight. (He eats well and exercises so he doesn’t gain weight.)
When you are careful with something, it means that you treat it gently or respectfully, or are cautious when you are using it.
ردحذفBe careful with that fire. You don’t want it to spread.
Be careful with my car when you drive it. I don’t want any scratches or dents.
When you hold a small baby, you have to be careful with it.