Friday, 23 October 2015

Homonyms - Care (As a Noun and Verb)



1.   (noun) – protection
Ø     Maria will need to rest for months after the operation. So, she’ll need a lot of care.
Ø     Schools are responsible for the children in their care.

2.   (noun) – attention
Ø     She wrapped the present with great care.
Ø     You need to take care with your spelling and grammar.

3.   (noun) – deal with
Ø     All the house chores have been taken care of.
Ø     You paid for dinner last time. Let me take care of (= pay for) it this time.

4.   (verb) – worry
Ø     She’s never cared much about her health. It’s no wonder she’s ill (= sick) now.
Ø     I don’t care if it rains tonight. I’m going out.

5.   (verb) – want
Ø     Would you care for a cup of coffee/tea?

Ø     Would you care to join us for a drink?

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