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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.# r% Z" k/ x5 i7 O3 J$ O
/ {+ k, D _: T1 R& B# m* `1 U D"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.- V* @! b: O; y" Q5 C" n$ k E
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; ?1 q: t% r/ qTo "care for" someone means that you love them. This may be a romantic feeling or more of a family/friend feeling.: ]( M2 b3 }3 n7 j' T# ?- M/ j g
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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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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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1 p3 s3 L! ~/ T...but I'm just not ready to start a relationship.
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...but I'm not in love with you.' U3 w/ U1 x* Q+ D& x( F* R5 Q" V
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Sometimes, though, it can be positive:
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' y& R7 K) F4 _! V7 \# P: W- h7 ^0 w1 hI care about you so much! That's why I want you to be safe and happy. |
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