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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.( Q( e$ L7 [ Q" b" Y* A
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, k) j0 }- D# M1 a$ d( _I didn't care for that movie.5 A* K: b8 A# g' b- _1 q" O5 ^! R
' m1 d7 B0 r1 T- \# s"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.. n# a% G5 q) o2 A! N$ z5 V
P! D- r0 z0 R/ oI really care for you.
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+ d* J- A+ \" y8 \# P. }. a. YTo "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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$ y' d7 v/ p" h( n2 uHe doesn't care about money. He just cares about coming across as successful.4 ]. J( q" j6 u4 J: A1 }
3 g" V8 g) e! E6 Q7 _, {/ BTo "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.2 T% v G. r0 f! ]9 A
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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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X6 |+ }: `: g0 ]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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