Definition

A person who takes care of someone else, often providing support and assistance, especially in a family or professional context.

Example

She works as a carer for elderly people in her community.

Conversation

I really admire my sister; she’s such a dedicated carer for our mom.

That's wonderful! It must be a tough job sometimes.

Yeah, but she always manages to stay positive and find joy in it.

That’s inspiring — having a good carer can make all the difference.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Carer is formed from "care" (from Old English "carian", meaning to be anxious or to feel concern) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A carer is a person who provides care or concern for someone else.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'concerned' ('care') for another person — the '-er' indicates that this person is actively providing that care.

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