care

[ker]

care Definition

  • 1the provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection of someone or something
  • 2serious attention or consideration applied to doing something correctly or to avoid damage or risk

Using care: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "care" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The care of children is a primary responsibility of parents.

  • Example

    She takes great care in her work to avoid mistakes.

  • Example

    The car needs regular care and maintenance.

  • Example

    He was admitted to the hospital for medical care.

care Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using care

  • to not care at all about something

    Example

    He couldn't care less about what other people think of him.

  • take care of business

    to handle or deal with a task or situation effectively

    Example

    I need to take care of business before I can relax.

  • to have an extremely high level of concern or worry

    Example

    Her anxiety is through the roof; she cares too much about what others think of her.

Phrases with care

  • to be cautious or careful

    Example

    Take care when you cross the street.

  • to look after or provide for someone or something

    Example

    I need to take care of my plants while I'm away.

  • a package of useful or comforting items sent to someone who is away from home or in the military

    Example

    My mom sent me a care package with snacks and toiletries.

Origins of care

from Old English 'cara', meaning 'grief, sorrow'

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Summary: care in Brief

The term 'care' [ker] refers to the provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection of someone or something. It also denotes serious attention or consideration applied to doing something correctly or to avoid damage or risk. Examples include 'The care of children is a primary responsibility of parents.' and 'She takes great care in her work to avoid mistakes.' Idioms like 'couldn't care less' and 'take care of business' are also common.

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