care · n
care (PROTECTION)
B2 the process of protecting and looking after someone or something
Dictionary examples:
Teachers are responsible for the children in their care. (24.0)
The standard of care at our local hospital is excellent. (30.3)
care (WORRY)
C2 a feeling of worry
Dictionary examples:
He was sixteen years old and didn't have a care in the world. (15.8)
take care of sth/doing sth
C1 to be responsible for dealing with something
Dictionary examples:
I did the cooking while Guy took care of cleaning up. (20.7)
Take care!
A2 used when saying goodbye to someone
Dictionary examples:
Take care! Remember: your phone can't swim! (0.0)
Bye, grandma! Take care and don't party too hard! (0.0)
Take care, bro! Remember: pizza is not a breakfast food! (0.0)
See you soon, Bob - take care! (12.0)
care (ATTENTION)
B1 when you give a lot of attention to something so that you do not make a mistake or damage anything
Dictionary examples:
The clumsy waiter carried the wedding cake with exaggerated care, like a bomb technician. (0.0)
He applied sunscreen with such care, you'd think his skin was made of gold. (0.0)
She typed her password with such care, you'd think each key was a sleeping baby. (0.0)
Take care that you don't fall. (15.7)
The roads are icy, so drive with care. (23.9)
The package had a label on it saying "Handle with care." (42.4)
take care of sb/sth
B1 to look after someone or something
Dictionary examples:
I'm taking care of my diet. Chocolate is now a vegetable, right? (0.0)
I'll take care of the plants. They're basically my leafy children now. (0.0)
My dog's taking care of security. He barks at his own shadow. (0.0)
Take good care of your sister, Patrick. (12.5)
Don't worry about me, I can take care of myself. (16.8)
My parents will take care of the house while we're away. (28.7)