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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.3 M' @5 ]9 N9 L9 L
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I didn't care for that movie.# I% `% e0 O; |7 y9 i7 ^5 M; c
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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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I really care for you.2 H' J, Y5 t* W
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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.: _* u- x8 _: Y7 K. a
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To "care about" a topic means that you're very interested in it. It's important to you.: m+ V& k, B) N G
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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% \' H2 `" ?* m, m& k& ^4 v3 G: H
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...but I'm just not ready to start a relationship.
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...but I'm not in love with you.
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Sometimes, though, it can be positive: P7 k) F+ O; n; d7 ]6 }& G
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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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