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KAIR/keə/

Care as a verb means feel concern or look after: care about the exam; care for an elderly parent. Take care of is the everyday looking-after phrase. Care as a noun is attention: handle with care. Careless is the opposite adjective.

Meaning

To look after someone, or to feel that something is important.

Examples

• “She cares about her friends and takes care of her brother.”
• “He really cares about his students.”
• “Who will take care of the dog in August?”

Good to know

care about / take care of. Noun: handle with care. Opposite: careless.

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