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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.- P& w. T2 y+ ~" C( \ R, G
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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.' x. r% x& h. U4 q3 c+ r
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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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He doesn't care about money. He just cares about coming across as successful.
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/ [( d* e) A' ^. Z; JTo "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.
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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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