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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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z X* p3 T1 B2 n1 G/ M* rI didn't care for that movie.0 C1 }/ A; k! t. H0 J, O4 u: [
% e5 j6 l4 c3 q7 M2 T+ e2 x"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. P3 w& Q5 T7 v2 j* `
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I really care for you.
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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.+ [5 ^: l. Q. M) f, e+ W
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' M" y% G1 ]% Z t3 R. HHe doesn't care about money. He just cares about coming across as successful.
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- r! v L1 m0 f) O: P5 D$ oTo "care about" a topic means that you're very interested in it. It's important to 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.
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+ e" @6 x3 y, z...but I'm not in love with you.2 s+ }& L* P, s0 t) l% Z! N" }3 Q! }
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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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