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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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" `) Y* ~/ d7 V" s, d" R"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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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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To "care about" a topic means that you're very interested in it. It's important to you.- ~; T8 ^# }0 b0 y1 @9 v
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I really care about you.
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% o' ?6 o$ G7 W% \6 c5 A# @* \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" n: \# Q# t- U6 R8 {
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...but I'm just not ready to start a relationship.: t+ ^( ~* E3 F; o$ ]8 b
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...but I'm not in love with you.
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Sometimes, though, it can be positive:
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; ?! C! N3 c0 V: f4 J$ ?% g5 O$ @I care about you so much! That's why I want you to be safe and happy. |
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