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care

care

636 1.0
A feeling of worry about something important
  • noun
  • /kɛr/
translation icon : preocupación
  • Esmeralda accepts his proposal, and her love and care allow him to recover from his illness.
  • care and concern

Examples

  • She expressed her deep care for the patients during her first week at the hospital.

  • Not that the individual's desire to have that care is ever taken into account.

    Fiction book (1991)
  • What is relevant is the love, mutual respect, care, and commitment between the participants.

    Academic text (2011)
  • I was blessed with a body that needs little care in comparison.

    Academic text (2008)
  • Some may fear placing a greater burden of care on their spouses or children.

    Academic text (2008)
  • The biases that the social workers had about dementia care created feelings of guilt.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Any human being with an ounce of care for justice and decency would be emotionally involved.

    Fiction book (1991)
  • His face showed no care when he received the bad news about his job.

  • Many people experience anxiety and care about the future in uncertain times.

Synonyms

fear
vscare
1.0

An unpleasant feeling of being afraid because something seems dangerous

is milder worry about important matters rather than immediate danger
concern
vscare
1.5

A feeling of worry about people or things you care about

is the same feeling but often used in everyday speech
anxiety
vscare
423 3.5

A worried, nervous feeling that makes you unable to relax

is shorter term worry about an important matter, not necessarily persistent
nervousness
vscare
36 2.7

A feeling of being worried or anxious

is the general worry feeling often tied to importance rather than momentary nerves
apprehension
vscare
32 4.4

A feeling of fear or worry that something bad may happen

is broader, not limited to expecting a bad outcome
anxiousness
vscare
3 3.8

A feeling of worry and nervousness before an event or about the future

covers worry about important things generally, not only uncertainty
1 9.1

Care and worry about someone's comfort or needs

emphasizes the inner worry feeling rather than outward attentive behaviour
concernment
vscare
7.2

A feeling of worry and care about someone or something

focuses more on the internal feeling of worry rather than action

Antonyms

71 4.6

Lack of interest or concern about something

43 6.2

A lack of interest or care about things

Idioms

to care a hang
  • Archaic
1 9.9

To feel no interest or worry at all about something

1 9.1

To say you do not care at all, often to show you actually do care

1 9.9

To not care at all

9.9

To feel no interest or concern about something

Not be very interested in something, said as a joke

to care a pin
  • Archaic
9.9

To not mind something at all

Compounds

924 1.8

Services that help people stay well or get better

155 2.5

Help from doctors and nurses for illness or injury

116 1.9

Looking after children by someone other than their parents, often for pay

77 2.6

Temporary care in another home for children who cannot live with their parents

75 1.2

Care for children during the day while their parents work

50 1.8

A place where young children are looked after while parents work

intensive care
  • Specialized
50 3.0

A hospital unit where very ill people get constant monitoring and treatment

47 3.0

Basic medical help people get first from a family doctor

Someone or somewhere that gives medical care, for example a doctor

21 2.8

A high level of attention and caution that helps avoid damage or mistakes

intensive care unit
  • Specialized
18 3.1

A hospital area where very sick patients get constant care and monitoring

A doctor you see first for health problems who gives general care and arranges specialist help

13 1.6

A daily routine to keep your skin clean and healthy

home care
  • Specialized
11 2.8

Care and help with medical and personal needs in a person's home for elderly or disabled people

8 2.1

To keep teeth healthy by brushing, flossing, and visiting a dentist

8 1.3

Looking after hair by washing, cutting, and treating it

hospital care
  • Specialized
5 2.1

Doctors and nurses give treatment and nursing to a patient during a hospital stay

care delivery
  • Specialized
5 3.4

The way people get health services from places like a hospital or clinic

nursing care
  • Specialized
5 3.0

Care given by a trained nurse to help a patient get better

devil-may-care
  • Informal
4 8.1

Not caring about danger or the bad results of actions

health care delivery
  • Specialized
4 3.1

The way health services are organized and given to people

Help for people who cannot fully look after themselves, for example with bathing, dressing, and eating

A doctor or nurse you see first for health problems and regular check-ups

2 4.7

A hospital area where very small or sick newborns get constant medical care

primary health care
  • Specialized
2 3.0

Basic health care you get first from a doctor or community clinic for everyday needs

2 2.5

Gentle, careful help and attention people give to someone or something that needs support

due care
  • Formal
1 5.0

A level of careful attention a sensible person shows in a situation, often required by law

eye care
  • Specialized
1 3.0

To keep your eyes healthy, have regular checkups and protect them

1 3.8

Long-term help and housing for people with memory loss like dementia

1 3.8

Enough careful attention a sensible person gives in a situation to avoid harm

1 4.4

A place that gives long-term medical care and help for people recovering

pediatric care
  • Specialized
1 3.4

Care that doctors and nurses give to babies, children, and teenagers

coronary care unit
  • Specialized
1 3.5

A hospital department that gives close care to people with serious heart problems

1 2.7

Keeping a car clean and working by doing regular checks and repairs

Care Bear
  • Baby Talk
1 3.0

A made-up colorful bear character with a symbol on its belly showing a feeling

1 3.0

Temporary care in a home for animals waiting for adoption

ordinary care
  • Formal
1 3.8

The level of attention and caution a reasonable person shows in similar situations to avoid harm

Regular cleaning, careful handling, and safe storage to keep a camera working well

8.6

How much someone is interested in or bothered by something, often little

crit care technique
  • Specialized
6.1

A special method nurses use in intensive care to treat very sick patients

Very gentle treatment to avoid harm or upset

3.0

Services that clean and repair a house or apartment

How Worried

anxiety
423 3.5
worry
290 1.0
care
636 1.0
concern
1.5
indifference
71 4.6

Surface Forms

care singular
cares plural

Etymology

Care comes from an old English word caru meaning 'worry' or 'sorrow'. That's why care still means a feeling of worry or concern about someone or something.