caring
pronunciation
How to pronounce caring in British English:
UK [ˈkeərɪŋ]
How to pronounce caring in American English:
US [ˈkerɪŋ]
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- Noun:
- a loving feeling
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- Adjective:
- showing a care
- having or displaying warmth or affection
- feeling and exhibiting concern and empathy for others
Word Origin
- caring (n.)
- 1550s, verbal noun from care (v.).
- caring (adj.)
- "compassionate," 1966, present participle adjective from care (v.). Related: Caringly; caringness.
Example
- 1. Except that caring works . On both sides .
- 2. The purpose of the contest was to find the most caring child .
- 3. What should we be caring about today ?
- 4. They need a caring , protective leader .
- 5. She was one of the most caring and intelligent people I 've ever met .