<p><strong>Adjective:</strong></p><ul><li>Feeling or showing care for, concern about, or attentiveness to other people's needs; compassionate; thoughtful:<ul><li>"I often speak of our desire to build a smart and caring nation that nurtures its citizens."</li><li>"He's such a caring person and a great friend to me."</li></ul></li><li>Relating to the task of identifying and tending to the needs of others, especially those who cannot look after themselves:<ul><li>"The study showed that in this country, women are responsible for the bulk of unpaid domestic and caring work."</li><li>"Empathy is important in caring professions such as nursing and social work, but avoiding burnout is also essential."</li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Noun:</strong></p><ul><li>The act or practice of showing concern for, displaying attentiveness to, or tending to the needs of others:<ul><li>"In these stories, we can see what caring, compassion, and altruism look like distilled to their purest forms."</li><li>"During this nursing course, you will study caring, communication, health promotion, and infection prevention."</li></ul></li></ul>