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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.9 @! O, |' `9 q
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U# c( @8 {$ U2 b: I, rI 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.% c& [' }, o; @. p- n; Z5 r8 l
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I really care for you.6 h4 T& Y, @. M: W+ {( D' w- V
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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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- J3 a. [* j- ~# p& |4 k5 HHe doesn't care about money. He just cares about coming across as successful.7 D# i$ O+ p$ o0 x+ Z$ [% L
/ v" T* ?5 O2 Z1 l9 g3 GTo "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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+ p% L/ L# b' d( R( v...but I'm just not ready to start a relationship.& F3 z1 y, u9 k3 v5 u1 O
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, ^; Y* |; Z4 [0 e% T' R! w) D...but I'm not in love with you.
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9 _9 D( u- }* g/ `! P4 gSometimes, though, it can be positive:
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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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