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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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6 U$ w, j$ d4 H' [ \5 }I didn't care for that movie./ \8 Q z0 S* @, n2 ^# J
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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.4 S& o+ F5 Q3 [ N& j) y8 o
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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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Care about
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He doesn't care about money. He just cares about coming across as successful.1 W9 M& M+ G$ L' R
7 D* P$ W: x, F& S6 j1 ~To "care about" a topic means that you're very interested in it. It's important to you.+ ]6 n* p( R. A1 f
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I really care about you.
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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
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...but I'm just not ready to start a relationship.
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Sometimes, though, it can be positive:! q" l9 `& R! ?8 W
! Y! E! d# K. P9 M0 l, I _I care about you so much! That's why I want you to be safe and happy. |
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