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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.2 B# [$ T. W7 R# n4 H# s
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- V6 b: c9 j( [# r+ Z) zI didn't care for that movie.
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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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I really care for you.
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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.9 a3 S6 d2 u7 l
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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.% T* B2 u$ x7 d- 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' }3 s) X6 [' k9 T C! g4 g
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...but I'm just not ready to start a relationship.
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...but I'm not in love with you.
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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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