caring
|car-ing|
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/ˈkɛrɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈkeərɪŋ/
(care)
concern or attention
Etymology
'caring' originates from the Old English word 'carian,' where 'car-' meant 'sorrow' or 'anxiety.'
'carian' transformed into the Middle English word 'caren,' and eventually became the modern English word 'care.'
Initially, it meant 'to feel concern or interest,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'displaying kindness and concern for others.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the work or practice of looking after those unable to care for themselves, especially on account of age or illness.
Caring for the elderly is a rewarding job.
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Adjective 1
displaying kindness and concern for others.
She is a caring nurse who always puts her patients first.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35