Definition

A person who takes care of someone else, especially a child or someone who is sick or elderly.

Example

The caregiver helped the elderly man with his daily activities.

Conversation

I really admire how hard that caregiver works at the nursing home.

Yeah, they put in so much effort to make the residents feel comfortable.

It must be rewarding to be a caregiver and help people every day.

Definitely! It can be tough, but the gratitude makes it all worthwhile.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Caregiver → It is formed from "care" (from Old English "caru", meaning sorrow or anxiety) and "giver" (from Old English "giefan", meaning to give). The word "caregiver" refers to a person who gives care, often in a nurturing or supportive role.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'giving' ('giver') their 'care' to another person, which helps you remember that a caregiver is someone who provides care.

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