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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.
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I didn't care for that movie.& r1 n* [+ e& N, j
5 y" c3 o5 c7 G) `; x"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.7 [! g& o' E/ L
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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.: ^$ b: V0 o) B8 x
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He doesn't care about money. He just cares about coming across as successful.
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: I& l6 j: ^ p( ?$ y* _To "care about" a topic means that you're very interested in it. It's important to you.1 x$ a% m* L7 @* |3 }& k: x
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0 T* `& c: g) t+ j& N# TIf 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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0 A- J4 _7 f7 h# d( _...but I'm just not ready to start a relationship.
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; }0 B) U8 `- |# \ ^. vSometimes, though, it can be positive:
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e+ `) J4 b; w/ M/ kI care about you so much! That's why I want you to be safe and happy. |
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