ALL meanings of carer
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C c - countable noun carer A carer is someone who is responsible for looking after another person, for example, a person who has a disability, or is ill or very young. 3
- noun carer a person who has accepted responsibility for looking after a vulnerable neighbour or relative 3
- noun carer a state of mind in which one is troubled; worry, anxiety, or concern: He was never free from care. 1
- noun carer a cause or object of worry, anxiety, concern, etc.: Their son has always been a great care to them. 1
- noun carer serious attention; solicitude; heed; caution: She devotes great care to her work. 1
- noun carer 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 carer 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 carer grief; suffering; sorrow. 1
- verb without object carer to be concerned or solicitous; have thought or regard. 1
- verb without object carer to be concerned or have a special preference (usually used in negative constructions): I don't care if I do. 1
- verb without object carer to make provision or look out (usually followed by for): Will you care for the children while I am away? 1
- verb without object carer to have an inclination, liking, fondness, or affection (usually followed by for): Would you care for dessert? I don't care for him very much. 1
- verb with object carer to feel concern about: He doesn't care what others say. 1
- verb with object carer to wish; desire; like: Would you care to dance? 1
- idioms carer couldn't care less, could not care less; be completely unconcerned: I couldn't care less whether she goes to the party or not. Also, could care less. 1
- idioms carer take care, be alert; be careful: Take care that you don't fall on the ice! take care of yourself; goodbye: used as an expression of parting. 1
- idioms carer take care of, to watch over; be responsible for: to take care of an invalid. to act on; deal with; attend to: to take care of paying a bill. 1
- noun carer Someone who looks after another, either as a job or often through family responsibilities. 1
- noun carer aide for elderly, disabled, etc. 1
- noun carer (Britain, Australia) Someone who regularly looks after another person, either as a job or often through family responsibilities. 0