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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 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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: l; D0 A8 I1 ^; B w [To "care for" someone means that you love them. This may be a romantic feeling or more of a family/friend feeling.5 K5 g8 Q2 o- \+ \7 \7 ]" J I" w- ?
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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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: G6 }( M( N3 j: P' K8 gIf 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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$ Z( @9 V0 Q7 {* U( I8 z! ]2 oI care about you so much! That's why I want you to be safe and happy. |
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