He carefully opened the door.

Meaning: This means to move the door so that there is a space or gap, while paying close attention to detail or being cautious.

Choice of Words: Carefully means with great attention to detail or in a cautious manner. Open means to move something so that there is a space or gap. Door is a movable barrier that closes an opening in a wall or fence. When you put them together, "carefully opened the door" means to move the door so that there is a space or gap, while paying close attention to detail or being cautious.

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