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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." f' \/ J0 }! R' n7 H
6 Y7 z! j0 T# k9 r) b; f( r"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." P6 Z( G( Y) F+ D: A9 l! j
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He 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.
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I really care about you., w6 M4 l: Q+ Q/ t% r, g# H( d
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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 by0 C, |+ V, B4 B) o/ w
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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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