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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 v' k! Q" n8 y# Z
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) ^; K- X$ c& r) zI didn't care for that movie.
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: B7 i- E1 b. W' e8 s5 W2 Y* F* _"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.
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7 g, R1 |9 g k, j0 K' jI 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
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...but I'm just not ready to start a relationship.1 N7 S/ g4 N& s( [5 S! H$ l
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+ n) @4 d6 c0 }...but I'm not in love with you.
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Sometimes, 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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