caring
- 01 B1 Intermediate
adj.kind and helpful toward other people.
adj.displaying kindness, empathy, and concern for the well-being of others.
Simple“He is a very caring person who always listens to his friends' problems.”
In context“The hospital staff were exceptionally caring, providing emotional support to the family during a very difficult week.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the work or process of looking after someone who is sick, old, or young.
n.the act or process of providing for the needs, health, and safety of another person.
Simple“Caring for an elderly relative can be a very rewarding experience.”
In context“The government is reviewing the financial support available for those whose primary responsibility is the full-time caring of disabled family members.”
SynonymsAntonyms
From care + -ing. The adjective follows from the verb.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.