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Definition care in British English

care verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb
/keə(r)/
1

to be interested in someone and want them to be well and happy

Example

I wish I had someone who cared.

Example

Only Ed cared enough to come and talk to her.

Example

I don't think she cares about him at all.

Synonyms and related words
value respect appreciate
2

to be interested in something and feel strongly that it is important

Example

No one seemed to care about her feelings.

Example

Of course I care what happens to the school!

Example

He wasn't lying - he genuinely didn't care whether he passed his exams or not.

Example

They cared passionately about the environment.

Example

Our mother said she didn't care either way, as long as we were all happy.

Example

He neither knew nor cared what she meant by that remark.

Synonyms and related words
deal in wake up have something on the brain
3

I don't care at all

Example

My little sister is def going to be engaged or married before I am and I could care less.

Definition care in British English

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