caring
Translation
kind, sympathetic, concerned about others
Examples
She is a very caring person.
She is a very caring person.
He has a caring attitude towards animals.
He has a caring attitude towards animals.
Grammar Patterns
a caring ((person/nature/etc.)) describes a characteristic She is a very caring person.
caring ((towards sb./sth.)) shows the direction of care He has a caring attitude towards animals.
Similar Words
Synonyms: kind, compassionate, thoughtful; Antonyms: uncaring, selfish, inconsiderate
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'to care', from Old English 'carian' meaning 'to be anxious, grieve'. The '-ing' suffix creates an adjective.
Memory Tips
Picture a nurse 'caring' for a patient. This action embodies the meaning of the adjective.