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care vs predicament

predicament vs care

care and predicament both are nouns.

care is a verb but predicament is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
care Yes No Yes No
predicament Yes No No No
As nouns, predicament is a hypernym of care; that is, predicament is a word with a broader meaning than care:
  • care: a cause for feeling concern
  • predicament: a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
Other hypernyms of care include plight, quandary.
care (noun) predicament (noun)
activity involved in maintaining something in good working order a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
attention and management implying responsibility for safety
judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger
a cause for feeling concern
an anxious feeling
care (verb) predicament (verb)
to hope, to desire or to prefer to have something, or to do something
feel concern or interest
be concerned with
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
provide care for
Difference between care and predicament

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