Attention vs. Care
Difference Between Attention and Care
Attentionnoun
The act of close or careful observing or listening
You'll learn more if you pay attention in class.Carenoun
A concerned or troubled state of mind, as that arising from serious responsibility; worry.
Attentionnoun
The ability or power to keep the mind on something; the ability to concentrate
We turned our attention to the poem's last stanza.Carenoun
An object or source of worry, attention, or solicitude
the many cares of a working parent.Attentionnoun
Notice or observation
The billboard caught our attention.Carenoun
Interest, regard, or liking
did not show the least care for her.Attentionnoun
The act of dealing with something or someone; treatment
This injury requires immediate medical attention.Carenoun
Close attention, as in doing something well or avoiding harm
painted the trim with care.Attentionnoun
Acts of interest or interference
"men who wanted ... freedom from censorship and the attentions of the police" (John Kenneth Galbraith).Carenoun
Upkeep; maintenance
a product for the care of fine floors.hair care products.Attentionnoun
Acts of consideration or courtesy, especially in an effort to win someone's affection or gain sexual favors
"She was almost giddy with disbelief at the unexpected attentions of a handsome, well-spoken, obviously professional man" (Rob Kantner).Carenoun
Watchful oversight; charge or supervision
left the child in the care of a neighbor.Attentionnoun
A military posture, with the body erect, eyes to the front, arms at the sides, and heels together.
Carenoun
Attentive assistance or treatment to those in need
a hospital that provides emergency care.Attentioninterjunction
Used as a command to assume an erect military posture.
Careverb
To be concerned or interested
Once inside, we didn't care whether it rained or not.Attentionnoun
(uncountable) Mental focus.
Please direct your attention to the following words.Careverb
To provide needed assistance or watchful supervision
cared for the wounded.caring for an aged relative at home.Attentionnoun
(countable) An action or remark expressing concern for or interest in someone or something, especially romantic interest.
Careverb
To object or mind
If no one cares, I'll smoke.Attentionnoun
A state of alertness in the standing position.
The company will now come to attention.Careverb
To have a liking or attachment
didn't care for the movie.Attentioninterjection
(military) Used as a command to bring soldiers to the attention position.
Careverb
To have a wish; be inclined
Would you care for another helping?.Attentionnoun
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
Careverb
To wish; desire
Would you care to dance?.Attentionnoun
the work of caring for or attending to someone or something;
no medical care was requiredthe old car needed constant attentionCareverb
To be concerned to the degree of
I don't care a bit what critics think.Attentionnoun
a general interest that leads people to want to know more;
She was the center of attentionCarenoun
(obsolete) Grief, sorrow.
Attentionnoun
a courteous act indicating affection;
she tried to win his heart with her many attentionsCarenoun
Close attention; concern; responsibility.
Care should be taken when holding babies.Attentionnoun
the faculty or power of mental concentration;
keeping track of all the details requires your complete attentionCarenoun
Worry.
I don't have a care in the world.Attentionnoun
a motionless erect stance with arms at the sides and feet together; assumed by military personnel during drill or review;
the troops stood at attentionCarenoun
Maintenance, upkeep.
dental careCarenoun
The treatment of those in need (especially as a profession).
Carenoun
The state of being cared for by others.
in careCarenoun
The object of watchful attention or anxiety.
Careverb
To be concerned about, have an interest in.
I don't care what you think.Careverb
(intransitive) To look after; used with for.
Young children can learn to care for a pet.Careverb
(intransitive) To be mindful of something. en
Careverb
To want; to be inclined towards.
Would you care for another slice of cake?Would you care to dance?Carenoun
the work of caring for or attending to someone or something;
no medical care was requiredthe old car needed constant attentionCarenoun
judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger;
he exercised caution in opening the doorhe handled the vase with careCarenoun
an anxious feeling;
care had aged himthey hushed it up out of fear of public reactionCarenoun
a cause for feeling concern;
his major care was the illness of his wifeCarenoun
attention and management implying responsibility for safety;
he is in the care of a bodyguardCarenoun
activity involved in maintaining something in good working order;
he wrote the manual on car careCareverb
feel concern or interest;
I really care about my workI don't careCareverb
provide care for;
The nurse was caring for the woundedCareverb
prefer or wish to do something;
Do you care to try this dish?Would you like to come along to the movies?Careverb
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of;
I can deal with this crew of workersThis blender can't handle nutsShe managed her parents' affairs after they got too oldCareverb
be concerned with;
I worry about my grades
