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The phrases "care about" and "care for" each have several meanings The best way to learn them is with some examples.6 s6 u( V+ Y3 Y; r' u* g
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I didn't care for that movie.
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"I don't care for ___" means that you don't like something. You usually use this when you're talking about food, movies, or something bad that a person did.
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To "care for" someone means that you love them. This may be a romantic feeling or more of a family/friend feeling.
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) ~! |- R- Z8 R. n# V% T% l: DHe doesn't care about money. He just cares about coming across as successful.; K9 M# V7 n! H* h- T( y
% X* C% f8 ]( G' @* STo "care about" a topic means that you're very interested in it. It's important to you.4 G: t% p* x( K! Q
/ v" X; u5 _4 t$ o2 \3 ]I really care about you.
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If you "care about" a person, it means that you like them. This might mean that you feel romantic feelings, and it might not. "I care about you" is often followed by
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...but I'm not in love with you.9 x& `$ I/ |, q( Z$ S8 z
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Sometimes, though, it can be positive:0 m4 \8 W) A# i! K8 V
9 X y' U, U# I! p3 wI care about you so much! That's why I want you to be safe and happy. |
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