Cool MateCare vs Concern vs Consider vs Value vs Worry
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Care
Top 1,000 (very common)A2noun
Concern
Top 1,000 (very common)B2verb
Consider
Top 1,000 (very common)A2verb
Value
Top 1,000 (very common)B1noun
Worry
Top 1,000 (very common)A2verb
| Care | Concern | Consider | Value | Worry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/keə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ker/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/kənˈsɜːn/","/kənˈsɜːnz/","/kənˈsɜːnd/","/kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kənˈsɜːrn/","/kənˈsɜːrnz/","/kənˈsɜːrnd/","/kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //kənˈsɪdə//🇺🇸 //kənˈsɪdər// | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈvæljuː/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈvæljuː/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈwʌri/","/ˈwʌriz/","/ˈwʌrid/","/ˈwʌriɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈwɜːri/","/ˈwɜːriz/","/ˈwɜːrid/","/ˈwɜːriɪŋ/"]/ |
| Meaning | to feel interest or concern about something or someone | a worry or issue | To think about something carefully. | The worth or importance of something. | To feel uneasy or anxious about something. |
| Example | She shows great care for her pets. | The news of the accident caused great concern among the community. | I will consider your suggestion. | The value of the painting was appraised at millions of dollars. | I tend to worry about my exams every time. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 1,000 (very common) |
| CEFR level | A2 | B2 | A2 | B1 | A2 |
| Part of speech | noun | verb | verb | noun | verb |
| Collocations | good, great, proper, take, deliver, provide (somebody with), services, centre/center, facility, in care, in somebody’s care, under the care of, care of somebody, in care of somebody, the quality of care, extreme, good, great, exercise, take, need, with care, without care | directly, mainly, mostly, in, directly, mainly, mostly, in, a lot, greatly, really | consider carefully, consider an option, consider a possibility | high, low, full, place, put, set, double, triple, etc., in value, to the value of, an increase in value, a rise in value, a drop in value, excellent, good, great, deliver, offer, provide, value for money, enormous, great, high, have, attach, place, be, lie, judgement, of value, value to, dominant, conservative, conventional, set, have, hold, cherish, system, production values, high, low, full, place, put, set, double, triple, etc., in value, to the value of, an increase in value, a rise in value, a drop in value | a lot, particularly, really, not let something, not need to, begin to, about, for, with, can’t help worrying, enough to worry about, nothing to worry about, a lot, particularly, really, not let something, not need to, begin to, about, for, with, can’t help worrying, enough to worry about, nothing to worry about, a lot, particularly, really, not let something, not need to, begin to, about, for, with, can’t help worrying, enough to worry about, nothing to worry about |
| Antonyms | disregard, neglect, ignore | indifference, apathy | ignore, dismiss, overlook | worthlessness, unimportance | calm, relax, dismiss |
| Common mistakes | Confusing with 'caring', which implies action rather than just feeling., Omitting 'about' when expressing concern (e.g., saying 'I care my family' instead of 'I care about my family'). | Confusing 'concern' as a noun and verb., Using 'concern to' instead of 'concern with' or 'about'., Mistaking 'concern' for 'care' in certain contexts. | Confuse with 'considering' which is a different form., Omit the object, e.g., saying 'Consider' without specifying what., Mix with 'contemplate', which has a deeper meaning. | Confused with 'evaluate' - 'value' is about worth, 'evaluate' is about assessing., Omitting the object - use 'value' with something to make sense, e.g., 'I value honesty.', Using 'value' as a noun when it should be a verb - remember it can be both. | Confused with 'worry' vs 'care' — 'worry' implies anxiety., Incorrectly use 'worrying' as a noun instead of a verb., Using 'worry' without an object, e.g., 'I worry' should be followed by 'about something.' |
| Usage notes | Use 'care' to express concern or affection. It's suitable in most contexts but may sound too emotional in very formal situations. | Used in both spoken and written language. Can express personal feelings or formal issues. Avoid using in overly casual conversations. | Use 'consider' when you are thinking about options or possibilities. It’s appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but may sound too formal in casual conversations. | Use 'value' when talking about how much something is worth, either in money or in importance. It's suitable for both personal and professional contexts. Avoid using in overly casual conversations. | Use 'worry' for general concerns. It's neutral but can sound weak in more serious contexts. Avoid in professional settings unless discussing stress. |
Frequently asked questions: Care vs Concern vs Consider vs Value vs Worry
What's the difference between Care, Concern, Consider, Value, and Worry?
Care: to feel interest or concern about something or someone Concern: a worry or issue Consider: To think about something carefully. Value: The worth or importance of something. Worry: To feel uneasy or anxious about something.
Which is more advanced: Care, Concern, Consider, Value, and Worry?
Concern is the highest level, at B2, on the CEFR scale.
Are Care, Concern, Consider, Value, and Worry the same CEFR level?
Care: A2, Concern: B2, Consider: A2, Value: B1, Worry: A2 on the CEFR scale.
What part of speech are Care, Concern, Consider, Value, and Worry?
Care: noun, Concern: verb, Consider: verb, Value: noun, Worry: verb.
Can you show an example of each?
Care: She shows great care for her pets. Concern: The news of the accident caused great concern among the community. Consider: I will consider your suggestion. Value: The value of the painting was appraised at millions of dollars. Worry: I tend to worry about my exams every time.
Can I use Care, Concern, Consider, Value, and Worry interchangeably?
Not always. Care, Concern, Consider, Value, and Worry are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.