care — attention and thought when dealing with something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: attention and thought when dealing with something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ker/
Example Sentences
- My cat doesn't care about my expensive furniture when sharpening its claws.
- Take care of yourself during the exam period.
- He handled the situation with great care and wisdom.
care
NOUN[/ker/]
attention and thought when dealing with something
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'caru' meaning anxiety or sorrow, related to Old Saxon 'kara' and Old High German 'chara'. The sense evolved from worry to mean attention and consideration given to something.
Breakdown
care (noun) - single morpheme from Old English 'caru', no further breakdown into smaller meaningful units
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat doesn't care about my expensive furniture when sharpening its claws.”
“Take care of yourself during the exam period.”
“He handled the situation with great care and wisdom.”
“I care more about pizza than my diet plan.”
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