caring
/ˈkeərɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkerɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈker-iŋ/ (ame, mw)
caring — adjective
1. Someone who is caring shows warmth toward others by paying attention to how they
Someone who is caring shows warmth toward others by paying attention to how they feel and offering help when it is needed.
Theo is a caring person who always visits his elderly neighbours on weekends.
caring + person (collocation for describing character)
The night-shift nurse was kind and caring toward every patient in the ward.
caring toward [someone] (preposition pattern)
Aiko's caring attitude made her the perfect person to lead the student support group.
Teachers who are caring create a safe place where children feel happy to learn.
Ravi is gentle and caring with his younger sister, helping her with homework every evening.
- kind
more general goodness of character; 'caring' adds the idea of active attention to others' needs
- compassionate
stronger, specifically about responding to suffering; 'caring' is broader and used in everyday contexts
- thoughtful
focuses on anticipating needs; 'caring' emphasizes ongoing emotional support
- warm
describes friendliness and approachability; 'caring' adds the dimension of active help
- uncaring
direct opposite — showing no concern for others
- cold
focuses on emotional distance and lack of warmth
- indifferent
emphasizes lack of interest or concern rather than hostility
文法句型
caring + noun
be + caring toward [someone]
be + caring with [someone]
用法筆記
Frequently paired with other positive character adjectives such as kind, gentle, and warm. The preposition toward introduces the recipient of the care (caring toward the elderly), while with suggests a relationship context (caring with children).