care

Definitions

1. noun

   Close attention to avoid mistakes or harm.

   Examples

   • Take care when holding babies.
   • Please handle the plates with care.
2. noun

   A worry.

   Examples

   • I do not have a care in the world.
   • Her cares seemed to vanish.
3. noun

   Looking after something to keep it in good shape.

   Examples

   • Dental care is important.
   • The care of the garden takes time.
4. noun

   Help for people who need it.

   Examples

   • She has given her career to elderly care.
   • Patient care is the nurse's first job.
5. noun

   Living with people paid to look after you.

   Examples

   • The children were placed in care after the accident.
   • He grew up in care.
6. noun

   Something or someone you worry about.

   Examples

   • Her aging parents became her greatest care.
   • The child was her only care.
7. noun

   Deep sadness, in old-fashioned use.

   Examples

   • Sleep takes away the weight of care.
   • He could not speak because of his care.
8. verb

   To feel that something matters to you.

   Examples

   • She does not care what you think.
   • I do not care. I am still going.
9. verb

   To want or like something.

   Examples

   • Would you care for another slice of cake?
   • Would you care to dance?
10. verb

    In computing, to treat something as important.

    Examples

    • The function does not care what type of input it gets.
    • The system does not care if anyone is listening.