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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.6 J# c. s* J) t R
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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.8 `5 W* G# ^+ ?" q
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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., I/ S V2 h6 K
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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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I really care about you.
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# g2 T a# Q8 `' A) JIf 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( c6 m1 x+ T' |! C O. ~
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. e8 {) D$ I2 r8 U...but I'm not in love with you.
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3 N+ W: E+ O) r6 P' i% ]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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