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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.2 B' t$ F. m' H1 y( ^7 X$ l
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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.( {& ?5 |' h! V" @/ U
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; k6 ]* N# K& T$ h8 K1 RTo "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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9 S( f8 T7 W( n" R$ c/ B& 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./ M" b/ f( m k' z @* T
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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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- b$ v4 i+ b8 j9 K0 H/ n% R0 H* b...but I'm just not ready to start a relationship.0 G% H% _! \+ y6 R& P6 p7 m7 x
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Sometimes, though, it can be positive:- }, u! b) e8 Q0 u& Z J4 x. o/ C
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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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