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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.0 I; K9 s/ T2 m7 {- ]7 E
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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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To "care for" someone means that you love them. This may be a romantic feeling or more of a family/friend feeling.9 t& ~- K9 u. M. A
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He doesn't care about money. He just cares about coming across as successful.) x9 f1 e/ s6 J- Q' b* j
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To "care about" a topic means that you're very interested in it. It's important to you.5 B$ A+ m6 t# W7 y" T( `
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I really care about you.
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" K6 w& o# m6 P, Q3 x7 t$ FIf 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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7 x- A, E9 Y- V. |# ^% s j...but I'm not in love with you.# ^0 d- @0 T- m8 D u
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4 I% X2 j& F4 |# yI care about you so much! That's why I want you to be safe and happy. |
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