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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.: C( }. v5 F& t" @1 _6 s
9 m# Y2 Y# ~) x) v& P; P0 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.3 k0 ?1 I' L0 }+ }9 D; E3 O" U' y
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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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He doesn't care about money. He just cares about coming across as successful.
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2 [2 |6 H. K F8 @2 NTo "care about" a topic means that you're very interested in it. It's important to you.- G+ y+ q2 D! B0 P' x9 n X7 Y
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I really care about you.7 K+ \8 o" o4 g% I# Y9 E4 b
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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" C0 o+ [5 p ]% t
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...but I'm not in love with you.
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Sometimes, though, it can be positive:
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I care about you so much! That's why I want you to be safe and happy. |
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