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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.. a, c% e; V& k9 e" g
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I didn't care for that movie.
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' E, M# P4 }" l) p+ A2 [; L1 i$ q"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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I really care for you.3 ? a3 R/ _# q2 {/ S
* u, F2 s. h; a: G2 k" d qTo "care for" someone means that you love them. This may be a romantic feeling or more of a family/friend feeling.3 c. s' | W3 k X/ m. W: @
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He doesn't care about money. He just cares about coming across as successful.! h5 E+ R) f/ T: K3 T
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To "care about" a topic means that you're very interested in it. It's important to you.' P2 r h# `9 [9 H, x* d
9 E1 v: O% J- P3 Z" B! iI 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.8 n# p3 Q% J- J: Y, S+ s
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) V3 i7 W$ k" x0 e...but I'm not in love with you.8 u: H$ x7 w& l: F: v7 O
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Sometimes, though, it can be positive:0 v3 f3 ]% e/ D, m
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