caring

SayKAIR-ing/ˈkɛɹ.ɪŋ/UK/ˈkɛə.ɹɪŋ/

3 meanings of caring

1
adjective
Kind and gentle, and quick to notice how other people feel.
Like a parent who always makes sure their child is safe and happy.
She is a caring nurse who checks on every patient.
His grandfather was a caring man who never turned anyone away.
Similarkind, compassionate, kindhearted, considerate, warm
Oppositeuncaring, callous, unkind
Note
2
verb
Present participle and gerund of care. Use this -ing form when the action is happening now.
She is caring for her elderly mother at home.
They are caring for three rescue dogs this winter.
Note
3
noununcountable
The act of looking after someone who needs help or support.
Like the warm feeling you get when someone makes sure you are okay.
The caring shown by the staff comforted the frightened child.
Years of caring had left her tired but proud.
Similarcare, caregiving
Note

caring is a form of care

care, verb: To feel that someone or something matters, or to be bothered by something. Full entry

Forms: carecares he/she/itcaring -ing formcared past tense, past participle
Spelling: care → caring: drop the e, add -ing

Practice

Can you tell the meanings of caring apart? Answer 4 quick questions from this page, or write your own sentence and AI will check it.

Origin

From the word "care" plus "-ing".