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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.
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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.. b7 S4 X5 T0 ]
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I really care for you.
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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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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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$ V9 i9 N% X; U0 v) {0 f...but I'm just not ready to start a relationship.7 ], n) {' V, Y* g
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Sometimes, though, it can be positive:; A. G+ O5 _) H2 W& r8 P' p
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