Could you tell me what the difference is between 'care' and 'care about' in the following sentence? Thank you in advance.
I don't [ care / care about ] what people say.
There's not much difference. I don't care is a stronger statement. I don't care about is less strong, and a bit more casual.
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There's not much difference.
I don't care is a stronger statement.
I don't care about is less strong, and a bit more casual.