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Is it correct to say carefully or more carefully?

It depends on the context! Here's a breakdown:

"Carefully" is an adverb, meaning with care or attention.

"More carefully" is the comparative form of "carefully," meaning with greater care or attention.

Examples:

* "Please handle the vase carefully." (This is a simple statement, implying care is needed.)

* "She opened the box more carefully this time, after spilling the contents last time." (This indicates an increase in care compared to a previous action.)

In short:

* Use "carefully" when you're describing a single instance of doing something with care.

* Use "more carefully" when you're comparing two actions, one being done with more care than the other.

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