care
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1.0
- noun
- /kɛr/
- Esmeralda accepts his proposal, and her love and care allow him to recover from his illness.
- care and concern
Examples
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She expressed her deep care for the patients during her first week at the hospital.
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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.
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Many people experience anxiety and care about the future in uncertain times.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
An unpleasant feeling of being afraid because something seems dangerous
∞
1.5
A feeling of worry about people or things you care about
484
3.5
A worried, nervous feeling that makes you unable to relax
33
2.7
A feeling of being worried or anxious
32
4.4
A feeling of fear or worry that something bad may happen
3
3.8
A feeling of worry and nervousness before an event or about the future
1
9.1
Care and worry about someone's comfort or needs
1
7.2
A feeling of worry and care about someone or something
Antonyms
Idioms
- Informal
52
9.1
To say you do not care at all, often to show you actually do care
Compounds
- Specialized
60
3.0
A hospital unit where very ill people get constant monitoring and treatment
- Specialized
29
2.8
Care and help with medical and personal needs in a person's home for elderly or disabled people
- Specialized
21
3.1
A hospital area where very sick patients get constant care and monitoring
14
3.8
A doctor you see first for health problems who gives general care and arranges specialist help
- Specialized
9
2.1
Doctors and nurses give treatment and nursing to a patient during a hospital stay
7
2.2
Help for people who cannot fully look after themselves, for example with bathing, dressing, and eating
- Specialized
6
3.4
The way people get health services from places like a hospital or clinic
- Baby Talk
3
3.0
A made-up colorful bear character with a symbol on its belly showing a feeling
3
3.3
A doctor or nurse you see first for health problems and regular check-ups
- Informal
3
2.5
Gentle, careful help and attention people give to someone or something that needs support
- Specialized
3
3.0
Basic health care you get first from a doctor or community clinic for everyday needs
- Specialized
3
4.7
A hospital area where very small or sick newborns get constant medical care
- Specialized
3
3.4
Care that doctors and nurses give to babies, children, and teenagers
- Formal
2
5.0
A level of careful attention a sensible person shows in a situation, often required by law
- Specialized
1
4.4
A place that gives long-term medical care and help for people recovering
- Jargon
1
3.8
Enough careful attention a sensible person gives in a situation to avoid harm
- Specialized
1
3.5
A hospital department that gives close care to people with serious heart problems
- Formal
1
3.8
The level of attention and caution a reasonable person shows in similar situations to avoid harm
1
2.9
Regular cleaning, careful handling, and safe storage to keep a camera working well
- Specialized
A special method nurses use in intensive care to treat very sick patients
How Worried
Surface Forms
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.