plural cares
Definition of care
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: suffering of mind : grief
2a
: a disquieted state of mixed uncertainty, apprehension, and responsibility
oppressed by sickness, grief, or care— William Wordsworth
also
: something that causes such a state : a particular worry, concern, etc.
Relax and leave all your cares behind.
b
: a cause for such anxiety
3a
: painstaking or watchful attention
his gentlemen conduct me with all care to some securest lodging— John Keats
— see also take care
b
: maintenance
floor-care products
— see also take care of
4
: regard coming from desire or esteem
a care for the common good
5
: charge, supervision
left the house in his care
especially
: responsibility for or attention to health, well-being, and safety
under a doctor's care
— see also health care, take care of
6
: a person or thing that is an object of attention, anxiety, or solicitude
The flower garden was her special care.
care
verb
cared; caring
Definition of care (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: to feel trouble or anxiety
cared for his safety
b
: to feel interest or concern
care about freedom
2
: to give care
care for the sick
3a
: to have a liking, fondness, or taste
don't care for your attitude
b
: to have an inclination
would you care for some pie
1
: 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
care less
: not to care
—used positively and negatively with the same meaning I could care less what happensI couldn't care less what happens
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