CARE as noun means the following: |
1) strict attentiveness to what one is doing |
Sample sentence: a.) Reading her written report with more care the second time, she found several errors. |
Synonyms: carefulness, closeness, conscientiousness,meticulousness Related Words: concentration, focus,exactness,vigilance Antonyms: negligence, inattention, heedlessness |
2. attention accompanied by protectiveness and responsibility |
Sample sentence: a) That's an extremely valuable watch, so handle it with care. |
Synonyms: caution, solicitude, thoroughness Related Words: concern, consideration, kindness coddling Antonyms: carelessness, unconcern, unkindness |
3. a close attentiveness to avoiding danger |
Sample sentence: a) Before my brother and his wife left Ireland for the Philippines, they left their house keys in their trusted neighbor's care to make sure their house would be safe from robbers or other dangers. Synonyms: cautiousness, guardedness, wariness, prudence Related Words: foresight, vigilance, watchfulness, calculation Antonyms: rashness, recklessness, hastiness |
4. an uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble |
Sample sentence: a) The young,impetuous students were excitedly enjoying their last week of their summer break without a care in the world as they went joyriding. |
Synonyms: anxiousness, apprehension, fear worry, nervousness Related Words: strain, stress, dismay, alarm, dread, doubt, scruple Antonym: calmness, serenity, relief, comfort, solace, peace |
5) responsibility for the safety and well-being of someone or something |
Sample sentence: a) Remember this, young folks, while you are in my care, you'll do as you are told. |
Synonyms: custodianship, guardianship, safekeeping, trust Related Words: supervision, management, control |
6) the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control |
Sample sentence: As a trusted construction engineer, you'll have full care of this project from start to finish. Synonyms: charge, guidance, surveillance, stewardship, headship Related Words: monitoring, leadership, tutelage, direction, control |
7) the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something |
Sample sentence: After her father retired. she stepped up and took over the care of the whole SM business empire. |
Synonyms: administration, charge, operation, running, presidency Related Words: custody, protection, logistics, leadership, regulation |