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Take care of yourself

🇬🇧 UK //teɪk keə(r) əv jəˈsɛlf// 🇺🇸 US //teɪk kɛr əv jʊrˈsɛlf//

Meaning of Take care of yourself

An expression encouraging someone to prioritize their own well-being.

In simple words: Look after yourself and your health.

Take care of yourself in a sentence

• Don't forget to take care of yourself during the busy season.
• It's important to take care of yourself when you're feeling stressed.
• Before you help others, make sure to take care of yourself first.

How to use Take care of yourself

Used when expressing concern for someone's well-being. Appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but can seem overly formal in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of a caretaker ensuring you're okay; remember to care for yourself first.

Related words

Collocations with Take care of yourself

• take care of your mental health
• take care of your body
• always take care of yourself

Synonyms for Take care of yourself

• look after yourself
• take care
• mind yourself
• be kind to yourself

Opposites of Take care of yourself

• neglect yourself
• ignore your needs
• disregard your well-being

Common mistakes with Take care of yourself

• Omitting 'of' and saying 'take care yourself'.
• Using it in a formal context where something more affectionate is needed.
• Getting the order wrong, such as 'care of yourself take'.

Frequently asked questions about Take care of yourself

What does Take care of yourself mean?

Look after yourself and your health.

What is the definition of Take care of yourself?

An expression encouraging someone to prioritize their own well-being.

How do you use Take care of yourself in a sentence?

Don't forget to take care of yourself during the busy season.

Can you give another example of Take care of yourself?

It's important to take care of yourself when you're feeling stressed.

What are synonyms for Take care of yourself?

Common alternatives include look after yourself, take care, mind yourself, be kind to yourself.

What is the opposite of Take care of yourself?

Opposite meanings include neglect yourself, ignore your needs, disregard your well-being.

What words go with Take care of yourself?

It commonly pairs with take care of your mental health, take care of your body, always take care of yourself.

What are common mistakes when using Take care of yourself?

Omitting 'of' and saying 'take care yourself'. Using it in a formal context where something more affectionate is needed. Getting the order wrong, such as 'care of yourself take'.

How do you pronounce Take care of yourself?

US: //teɪk kɛr əv jʊrˈsɛlf//, UK: //teɪk keə(r) əv jəˈsɛlf//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Take care of yourself?

Used when expressing concern for someone's well-being. Appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but can seem overly formal in casual conversations.