over-care

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Definitions of over-care word

noun over-care a state of mind in which one is troubled; worry, anxiety, or concern: He was never free from care. 1
noun over-care a cause or object of worry, anxiety, concern, etc.: Their son has always been a great care to them. 1
noun over-care serious attention; solicitude; heed; caution: She devotes great care to her work. 1
noun over-care the provision of what is needed for the well-being or protection of a person or thing: He is under the care of a doctor. With proper care, the watch will last a lifetime. 1
noun over-care temporary keeping, as for the benefit of or until claimed by the owner: He left his valuables in the care of friends. Address my mail in care of the American Embassy. 1
noun over-care grief; suffering; sorrow. 1

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; (noun) Middle English; Old English caru, cearu, cognate with Gothic kara, Old High German chara “lament”

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".