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Concern - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Concern means a feeling of worry or care about something important. It can also refer to a matter that needs attention or an issue affecting someone. Used as both a noun and verb.

concern

/kənˈsɝn/ /kənˈsɜːn/

Definition:

A matter of interest or importance, or a feeling of worry.

Synonyms:

worry, anxiety, care, interest

Part of Speech:

noun, verb

Antonyms:

indifference, unconcern

Common Collocations:

growing concern, major concern, express concern, raise concerns

Derivatives:

concerning, concerned

Usage Tips:

Use "concern" as a noun for issues or as a verb to describe causing worry or interest.

Common Phrases:

cause for concern, voice concern, no concern of mine

Etymology:

From Latin *concernere*, meaning "to sift" or "mix," later evolving to mean "relate to."

Examples:

  • 1. Her health is my main concern.
  • 2. The report raises concerns about safety.
  • 3. He didn’t seem concerned at all.
  • 4. This matter doesn’t concern you directly.

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