Main Entry:

²care

Function:

verb

Inflected Form(s):

cared; car·ing

Date:

before 12th century

intransitive verb1 a: to feel trouble or anxiety b: to feel interest or concern <care about freedom>2: to give care <care for the sick>3 a: to have a liking, fondness, or taste <don't care for your attitude> b: to have an inclination <would you care for some pie>transitive verb1: to be concerned about or to the extent of <don't care what they say> <doesn't care a damn>2: wish <if you care to go>

— car·er noun

— care less

: not to care —used positively and negatively with the same meaning <I could care less what happens><I couldn't care less what happens>