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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.' b: b3 s/ g1 w
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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.4 V9 `( D/ R( Z5 F: G' \5 L
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* X8 a5 j+ F) A# {6 p5 sHe doesn't care about money. He just cares about coming across as successful.3 w! M# ]! ]) k2 H3 H
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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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I really care about 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+ l1 e( V# H$ u/ Q) n3 q& j! h
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Sometimes, though, it can be positive:
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3 T w: z6 z- d8 R4 B) tI care about you so much! That's why I want you to be safe and happy. |
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