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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.
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; [$ D& M/ K0 r+ v8 @"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.. z( i2 H" H4 N& @
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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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/ I1 p; f/ G& s( W9 dHe doesn't care about money. He just cares about coming across as successful.
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To "care about" a topic means that you're very interested in it. It's important to 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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3 T0 s6 _7 C6 E9 r, F; y...but I'm just not ready to start a relationship.7 ]. D& S/ F$ @, ~( H+ P9 `
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...but I'm not in love with you.
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" j% Y) Q) e; J% \" \, xI care about you so much! That's why I want you to be safe and happy. |
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