care
/kɛr/
noun
- The process of looking after someone or something; providing what is needed for health, safety, or maintenance.
- She left her dog in the care of a trusted neighbor while she traveled.
- Regular skin care can help prevent dryness and irritation.
- The hospital provides excellent medical care for all patients.
- Serious attention or thought given to avoid damage, risk, or mistakes.
- He wrote the letter with great care to avoid any spelling errors.
- Handle the glassware with care; it is very fragile.
- You should take care when crossing a busy street.
- A feeling of worry or concern about something.
- She was free from care after finishing her final exams.
- Don't let small cares ruin your day.
- His biggest care was finding a job that paid enough for rent.
Antonyms
verb
- To feel concern or interest about someone or something; to think something is important.
- Do you care if we leave a little early?
- She doesn't care what other people think of her style.
- I really care about my friends and their happiness.
- To provide help or supervision for someone who cannot fully look after themselves.
- Volunteers care for abandoned animals at the shelter.
- Nurses care for patients in the hospital around the clock.
- He cares for his elderly mother every weekend.
- To like or feel affection for someone (often used in romantic contexts).
- They care for each other like true partners.
- She cares about him more than she wants to admit.
- After all these years, he still cares for her deeply.