caring

adjective
UK: /ˈkeərɪŋ/
US: /ˈkerɪŋ/

  1. Showing kindness and concern for others.

    1. She is a very caring friend to me. [ ] [ ]
    2. Caring for animals is a big responsibility that she takes very seriously. [ ] [ ]

  2. Involving or providing care, especially medical care.

    1. My caring job is important to me. [ ] [ ]
    2. The hospital provides caring services for the elderly in our community. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

thoughtful kind attentive sympathetic compassionate
caring noun

  1. Feeling or displaying sympathy and concern for others.

    1. He's caring about his younger brother. [ ] [ ]
    2. She was caring deeply for the wellbeing of her students during the crisis. [ ] [ ]

  2. The act of providing assistance and support to someone in need.

    1. Caring requires a lot of patience. [ ] [ ]
    2. Effective caring involves empathy, understanding and practical assistance. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "caring" in English means: Showing kindness and concern for others., Involving or providing care, especially medical care..

The phonetic transcription of "caring" is /ˈkeərɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈkerɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "caring": thoughtful, kind, attentive, sympathetic, compassionate.

Example usage of "caring": "She is a very caring friend to me.". More examples on the page.