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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 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.6 u! q- o+ _. l' z. @6 m' W% j) V
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He doesn't care about money. He just cares about coming across as successful.) o8 f5 {3 p' R- Z& n
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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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I really care about you.
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" I' L5 K/ j$ A% `, mIf 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 just not ready to start a relationship.# L. |- ^6 Z( K! D' G3 L
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...but I'm not in love with you.
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# {0 e( i& O3 tI care about you so much! That's why I want you to be safe and happy. |
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