Care meaning

What does “care” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“care” is a noun and verb with 11 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something.

care

noun

  1. the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

    “no medical care was required”

    “the old car needs constant attention”

  2. judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger

    “he exercised caution in opening the door”

    “he handled the vase with care”

  3. an anxious feeling

    “care had aged him”

    “they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction”

    Synonymsconcernfear
  4. a cause for feeling concern

    “his major care was the illness of his wife”

  5. attention and management implying responsibility for safety

    “he is in the care of a bodyguard”

  6. activity involved in maintaining something in good working order

    “he wrote the manual on car care”

verb

  1. feel concern or interest

    “I really care about my work”

    “I don't care”

  2. provide care for

    “The nurse was caring for the wounded”

    Synonymsgive care
  3. prefer or wish to do something

    “Do you care to try this dish?”

    “Would you like to come along to the movies?”

    Synonymswishlike
  4. be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

    “I can deal with this crew of workers”

    “This blender can't handle nuts”

  5. be concerned with

    “I worry about my grades”

    Synonymsworry

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University