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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.( T" m- { W, ^6 p5 u0 G: C
1 W7 |6 Q3 E o1 C' i+ 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.
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, V$ s# V. C* f, V b* |" DTo "care for" someone means that you love them. This may be a romantic feeling or more of a family/friend feeling.0 o- M7 j# j }! p7 o+ R
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He doesn't care about money. He just cares about coming across as successful.8 d d# q& u: r4 K
( L3 S) A& U QTo "care about" a topic means that you're very interested in it. It's important to you., d, P7 O+ P8 X9 ]/ w" ~, ]% q- q
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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$ \9 L, t. y' X) @' }
3 d" _: _9 t' P0 Z k' @...but I'm just not ready to start a relationship.
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Sometimes, though, it can be positive:5 o! w9 |6 D2 x. a
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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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