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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.0 N0 y$ Z$ i t, R0 w
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Care for
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I didn't care for that movie.; b0 P) a& s% U! F
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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.; y. d: C% T# ^
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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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To "care about" a topic means that you're very interested in it. It's important to you.
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# }. y: g$ e7 S4 a2 [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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...but I'm just not ready to start a relationship.
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...but I'm not in love with you.( G% R0 `$ g* T+ H' a. I7 K
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Sometimes, though, it can be positive:3 m1 @7 u F+ ?! B) R6 ^
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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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