Caring

Pronunciation: /ˈkɛr/

Caring (noun)

  1. The effort to keep someone or something safe and healthy.
  2. A feeling of worry about something important.

Examples

  • The nurse provided excellent care to the patients.
  • Proper care is essential for a healthy garden.

Common collocations: receive care, health care, take care of, deep care, without a care

Caring (verb)

  1. To look after someone or something to keep them safe and healthy.
  2. To feel worried or interested about something.

Examples

  • She cares for her elderly parents.
  • He cares for the pets while they are away.

Synonyms of Caring

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Caring

  • — when discussing lack of attention or care
  • — when discussing deliberate inattention