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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.* C/ t$ X$ F1 M/ c; D# F+ e
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0 w+ b& Y: u2 j, r6 [4 cI didn't care for that movie.
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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., p" F8 B0 k5 \5 \0 ~0 l7 K, N
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8 z/ g+ ] i# Q% M- ?" G: @4 M* [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.
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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.
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" t# u3 z3 t7 `) XIf 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 by6 P0 L/ O. R1 L6 J, E- g
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...but I'm just not ready to start a relationship.- S; A" y, ^) W: S
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% V6 k+ \6 b0 W- `7 M* m: ?( KSometimes, though, it can be positive:
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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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