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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.8 W5 R; Q; c6 i2 K) A, B5 H
5 v0 f- D: v+ T6 R$ C"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. b1 m# O6 M% _8 J+ _
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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.$ o+ w0 E8 @! w
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To "care about" a topic means that you're very interested in it. It's important to you.7 z6 v3 ?. x. H a, Z0 o
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I really care about you.
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" L3 [$ k; ^- H. Q7 n* P9 ^/ V- FIf 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.* c+ x! N* @2 R- ~ A3 I- M) i
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...but I'm not in love with you.
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Sometimes, though, it can be positive:/ A1 q# G/ `( W* @( i
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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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