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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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# ?) [* \! p+ n) r v2 Q! O5 N4 V"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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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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$ Q5 j- Q$ t6 E, ?! ?He doesn't care about money. He just cares about coming across as successful.( R8 Q% Q/ t0 a# K' q# |( D
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To "care about" a topic means that you're very interested in it. It's important to you.: {, n( ~4 e: n3 D
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I really care about you./ E" }6 D, A9 r; e; a& j
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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, e- t( s3 |9 N
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...but I'm just not ready to start a relationship.; N# i, H+ c: H* k, y+ B
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...but I'm not in love with you.
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& {$ x3 Y7 |8 ^$ m' X9 qI care about you so much! That's why I want you to be safe and happy. |
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