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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.+ S( J1 Z5 z, v. Q
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Care for
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I didn't care for that movie.
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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.1 a- o/ j1 [; ^
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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.& E* d; K) O/ D L
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1 N( E; B& Q, `+ n( }! F$ B. N# NHe doesn't care about money. He just cares about coming across as successful.
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' c2 G6 ?3 W; F4 lTo "care about" a topic means that you're very interested in it. It's important to you.
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- {' E/ o3 u1 M: hIf 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.
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...but I'm not in love with you." \. j- t8 _& J( Y5 c% e
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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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