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Pen slide 883 Posted 6 years ago
Grammar

Take care of and look after

Hi teachers~

I am wondering if 'look after something (not humans, animals or plants)' is as common as 'take care of something.'

I often hear 'take care of things', but not 'look after things.'

So I just thought 'look after' can only be used with living things.

I am looking forward to your explanations~~

Thank you.

  

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pen slide 883 So I just thought 'look after' can only be used with living things. No, "look after" can be used with non-living things too. "

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  • pen slide 883 So I just thought 'look after' can only be used with living things.
  • No, "look after" can be used with non-living things too.
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pen slide 883So I just thought 'look after' can only be used with living things.

No, "look after" can be used with non-living things too.

"Your clothes will last longer if you look after them."

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pen slide 883I often hear 'take care of things', but not 'look after things.'

Me, too. I think it is relatively uncommon in US English.

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