Care

Quick meaning: Care is a noun meaning Close attention; concern; responsibility.

Meaning

Close attention; concern; responsibility.

More Meanings

1. (countable, uncountable) Worry.
2. (uncountable) Maintenance, upkeep.
3. (uncountable) The treatment of those in need (especially as a profession).
4. (uncountable, UK) The state of being cared for by others.
5. The object of watchful attention or anxiety.
6. (transitive, intransitive) To be concerned (about), to have an interest (in); to feel concern (about).
7. (obsolete) Grief, sorrow. [13th–19th c.]

Example Sentences

I don’t have a care in the world.

Care should be taken when holding babies.

I thank thee for thy care and honest pains.

‘Have a care, Buquet—ghosts like not to be seen or talked about!’

Word Forms

• cares
• caring
• cared
• carest
• caredst
• careth

Synonyms for care

Depending on context, synonyms include becare, bother, heed, mind, reck, worry.

Antonyms for care

Common opposites include neglect.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include fear, worry, concern, like, caution, wish.

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