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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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/ F+ n; W* n8 x/ B/ a: ~& AI didn't care for that movie.
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. k# W8 v! Z5 C# Y+ s, @7 p z"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 |! G% ~# E0 f9 ?
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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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% E5 W* B- j6 X0 o# j b- V! sHe doesn't care about money. He just cares about coming across as successful.% y# i2 e6 Q9 d% X; v8 _* K
$ A- @6 H( D% i" c# e( o V& ^9 ~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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8 a( n7 K' d* P$ h0 i0 m...but I'm just not ready to start a relationship.
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...but I'm not in love with you.2 y6 v! {" M! {) }+ w
& g& U3 L3 D; oSometimes, though, it can be positive:
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2 k6 U! w5 N* j3 }- oI care about you so much! That's why I want you to be safe and happy. |
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