Engelsk

care

gb/kˈɛɹ/ us/kˈɛɹ/
A2 Engelsk
~ 1600
Betydninger
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Udsagnsord A2 state
1

feel interest or concern

To feel that someone or something is important and to want to help, protect, or think about them.

Brugsmønster: to care about [someone/something]
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'care about' with 'care for'. 'Care about' means to have feelings or concern; 'care for' can mean to like something or to look after someone.
Synonymer
mind (Less emotional, more about paying attention or noticing.) | be concerned (Focuses on worry or responsibility rather than affection.)
Antonymer
ignore (To not give attention or concern to something.) | disregard (To pay no attention to something on purpose.)
Ordforbindelser
care deeply |care passionately |care enough |care about |care for
Temaer
emotions |relationships |daily life |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • She really cares about the environment.
  • I don't care what people think of me.
  • He cares deeply for his family.
  • Do you care if I open the window?
  • They care a lot about animal welfare.
Læringseksempler
  • I care about my friends.
  • She cares about her dog.
  • Do you care about this movie?
  • He cares about his work.
  • We care about our school.
Udsagnsord A2 action
2

look after someone/something

To look after someone or something by giving what they need.

Brugsmønster: to care for [someone/something]
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes use 'care about' instead of 'care for' when talking about physical help. 'Care for' means to look after; 'care about' means to feel concern.
Synonymer
look after (Informal and common in British English.) | tend (Slightly more formal, often used in medical or agricultural contexts.)
Antonymer
neglect (To fail to give the necessary care or attention.)
Ordforbindelser
care for the sick |care for children |care for elderly |care for pets
Temaer
daily life |health |relationships |daily_life |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • She stayed home to care for her mother.
  • Nurses care for patients in the hospital.
  • He cares for his garden every weekend.
  • They care for abandoned animals.
  • We need more people to care for the elderly.
Læringseksempler
  • I care for my baby.
  • She cares for her grandfather.
  • We care for our dog.
  • He cares for the plants.
  • They care for sick people.
Navneord A2 action
3

looking after someone/something

When you look after someone or something and give what they need to be well.

Synonymer
protection (Emphasizes keeping someone safe rather than daily needs.) | supervision (Focuses on watching over rather than actively helping.)
Antonymer
neglect (Failure to provide necessary attention or help.)
Ordforbindelser
under someone's care |medical care |child care |take care of
Temaer
daily life |health |daily_life |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • The patient is under the doctor's care.
  • Good dental care is important for children.
  • She received excellent care during her stay in hospital.
  • Proper care will make your clothes last longer.
  • Child care can be very expensive.
Læringseksempler
  • The dog is under my care.
  • Child care is important.
  • He needs medical care.
  • Plants need care to grow.
  • I give good care to my cat.
Navneord B1 state
4

feeling of concern/affection

When you feel that someone or something is important and you want them to be happy or safe.

Synonymer
concern (Can imply worry rather than affection.) | affection (Focuses more on warm feelings than responsibility.)
Antonymer
indifference (Lack of interest or concern.)
Ordforbindelser
show care |with great care |genuine care
Temaer
emotions |relationships |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • His voice was full of care when he spoke to her.
  • She has a genuine care for the community.
  • They treated the object with great care.
  • Care for others is essential in this job.
  • He showed no care for the rules.
Læringseksempler
  • I have care for my family.
  • She shows care for her friends.
  • He has no care for the rules.
  • We need more care in our world.
  • Care is important in friendship.
Navneord A2 state
5

attention to avoid mistakes/harm

When you are careful so you do not make mistakes or cause harm.

Synonymer
caution (Implies warning and avoidance of danger.) | attentiveness (General focus and awareness, not necessarily safety-related.)
Antonymer
carelessness (Lack of attention that may cause harm or mistakes.)
Ordforbindelser
with great care |take care when
Temaer
safety |daily life |core_vocabulary |daily_life
Eksempler
  • Please handle these glasses with great care.
  • The work must be done with care and precision.
  • Take extra care when crossing the street at night.
  • Care is needed when dealing with chemicals.
  • He packed the items with great care.
Læringseksempler
  • I made this with care.
  • Please use care when driving.
  • She works with great care.
  • We should take care crossing the road.
  • Handle it with care.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
care
IPA
GB/kˈɛɹ/
US/kˈɛɹ/
Stavelser og tryk
care (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (care)
Ordformer
Noun
  • Base: care
  • Plural: care, cares
Verb
  • Base: care
  • 3rd Person Singular: cares
  • Present Participle: caring
  • Past: cared
Ordfamilie
Forms
cares noun caring verb cared verb
Core family
careful adjective A2 carefully adverb A2
Related words
carer noun caregiver noun
Negative and opposite forms
careless adjective B1 carelessly adverb B1 uncaring adjective
Advanced or less common
carelessness noun B1 carefree adjective B2
Udtryk

care about

1
/kˈɛɹ əbˈaʊt/
fixed phrase

feel interest/concern for something

To feel that something is important and worth your attention or concern.

Eksempler
  • I really care about the environment.
  • They don't seem to care about the rules.

care for

1
/kˈɛɹ fɚ/
fixed phrase

look after / like someone/something

To look after someone or something; also sometimes means to like someone or something in a gentle way.

Eksempler
  • She cares for her elderly parents at home.
  • Would you care for some tea?

take care

1
/tˈeɪk kˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase

be careful / goodbye wish

Be careful not to get hurt or have problems; also used to say goodbye and wish someone well.

Eksempler
  • Take care when walking on the icy path.
  • Thanks for visiting—take care!

couldn't care less

1
/kˈʊdənt kˈɛɹ lˈɛs/
idiom informal

Not care at all about something

To not care at all about something; to have no interest in it.

Eksempler
  • I couldn't care less about what they think.
  • She couldn't care less about fashion trends.

couldn't care less

2
/kˈʊdənt kˈɛɹ lˈɛs/
idiom informal

have no interest/concern at all

To not be interested in or worried about something at all.

Eksempler
  • I couldn't care less about sports.
  • She couldn't care less what they think.

take care of

1
/tˈeɪk kˈɛɹ əv/
fixed phrase

Look after someone or something

To look after someone or something and keep them safe or in good condition.

Eksempler
  • I will take care of your plants while you are away.
  • I'll take care of the kids while you're out.
  • She takes care of her younger brother every afternoon.
  • Don't worry—I'll take care of it.

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