A2noun 1K

Care

🇬🇧 UK /["/keə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ker/"]/

Meaning of Care

the process of caring for somebody/something and providing what they need for their health or protection

In simple words: to feel interest or concern about something or someone

Care in a sentence

• She shows great care for her pets.
• Please take care when crossing the street.
• He has a lot of care for his elderly neighbors.
• With proper care, the plant will grow beautifully.
• I appreciate your care during my recovery.

How to use Care

Use 'care' to express concern or affection. It's suitable in most contexts but may sound too emotional in very formal situations.

Grammar pattern

care + about/object

Memory hint

Think of 'care' as sharing your heart; sounds like 'care bear'. Imagine a bear caring for its friends.

Related words

Collocations with Care

• 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

Synonyms for Care

• concern
• worry
• value
• tend
• consider

Opposites of Care

• disregard
• neglect
• ignore

Common mistakes with Care

• 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').

Frequently asked questions about Care

What does Care mean?

to feel interest or concern about something or someone

What is the definition of Care?

the process of caring for somebody/something and providing what they need for their health or protection

How do you use Care in a sentence?

She shows great care for her pets.

Can you give another example of Care?

Please take care when crossing the street.

What are synonyms for Care?

Common alternatives include concern, worry, value, tend, consider.

What is the opposite of Care?

Opposite meanings include disregard, neglect, ignore.

What words go with Care?

It commonly pairs with 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.

What are common mistakes when using Care?

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').

How do you pronounce Care?

US: /["/ker/"]/, UK: /["/keə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Care?

Use 'care' to express concern or affection. It's suitable in most contexts but may sound too emotional in very formal situations.

What CEFR level is Care?

"Care" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.