cares
Translation
worries, troubles, anxieties, responsibilities
Examples
He was free from all worldly cares.
He was free from all worldly cares.
She forgot her cares for a little while.
She forgot her cares for a little while.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) cares someone's worries She told me all her cares.
Similar Words
Synonyms: worries, troubles, anxieties, concerns
Etymology
From Old English 'caru' meaning 'sorrow, anxiety'. The plural form emphasizes multiple worries.
Memory Tips
While singular 'care' is often positive (take care), the plural 'cares' usually refers to negative things like worries.