Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- UK Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-sur-ning]
- /kənˈsɜr nɪŋ/
- /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kuh n-sur-ning]
- /kənˈsɜr nɪŋ/
Definitions of concerning word
- preposition concerning You use concerning to indicate what a question or piece of information is about. 3
- adjective concerning If something is concerning, it causes you to feel concerned about it. 3
- preposition concerning about; regarding; on the subject of 3
- adjective concerning worrying or troublesome 3
- preposition concerning relating to or having to do with; in regard to; about 3
- preposition concerning relating to; regarding; about: a discussion concerning foreign aid. 1
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Origin of concerning
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1375-1425; See origin at concern, -ing2
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Parts of speech for Concerning
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
concerning popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for concerning
prep concerning
- respecting — regarding; concerning.
- regarding — with regard to; respecting; concerning: He said nothing regarding the lost watch.
- touching — affecting; moving; pathetic: a touching scene of farewell.
- about — You use about to introduce who or what something relates to or concerns.
- apropos of — with regard to; in respect of
preposition concerning
- as to — with reference to
- in relation to — an existing connection; a significant association between or among things: the relation between cause and effect.
adjective concerning
- ad rem — to the point; without digression
- on the button — a small disk, knob, or the like for sewing or otherwise attaching to an article, as of clothing, serving as a fastening when passed through a buttonhole or loop.
- relative — a person who is connected with another or others by blood or marriage.
- to the point — a sharp or tapering end, as of a dagger.
- relevant — bearing upon or connected with the matter in hand; pertinent: a relevant remark.
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