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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.1 k! Z2 d. v! z0 j( v0 l7 L. }: n) V
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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.; b- f6 z: `. ^# c) z' c
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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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! d( ?* }; ?( ?He doesn't care about money. He just cares about coming across as successful.9 \7 l T' V2 F3 r4 Y- M0 r
- s& [, }+ ]$ O/ jTo "care about" a topic means that you're very interested in it. It's important to you.; J( M8 ^. [9 l7 J3 \. C- Y
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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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. C! f: ]/ t( O$ H- k% U/ {; d3 v...but I'm not in love with you.
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: C" i! L, h7 K2 B0 iSometimes, 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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