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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.5 e* u4 q: T' D1 R7 W( h
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r6 N _, A0 D; Y0 u( m+ nI didn't care for that movie.
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- V5 p- |6 r9 I5 I" V) z' ]8 s"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./ c5 X$ ]; w4 l2 A; I
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D- \& }* I! u) eHe doesn't care about money. He just cares about coming across as successful.
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" w$ Q6 F& V; p" W( j& \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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...but I'm not in love with you.% C1 y/ o5 R. G9 j
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Sometimes, though, it can be positive:
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( F5 u0 U \, ?5 Q2 v! A( }) CI care about you so much! That's why I want you to be safe and happy. |
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