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Care
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Simple meaning
What does Care mean?
Care means concern, help, or attention.
Dictionary definition
to feel concern for someone or something, or the help and attention given to keep someone safe or well.
Example sentences
Care in a sentence
easy
I care about my friends.
medium
The nurse gave careful care to the patient.
hard
Good pet care includes food, clean water, exercise, and kindness.
Synonyms
Words like Care
Antonyms
Opposite words
neglectLack of care or attention.
indifferenceNot caring or showing concern.
Word family
Care word family
Base word
care
noun
care
Help, concern, or attention.
verb
cares
Feels concern now or often.
verb
cared
Felt concern in the past.
adjective
caring
Showing kindness and concern.
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Quick practice
Try Care
Practice 1
What does care mean?
Care means concern for someone or something, or helpful attention.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to care?
Concern is close in meaning because care often means something matters to you.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses care correctly?
To care for a dog means to look after it and help keep it well.
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