overconcern

con·cern

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh n-surn]
- /kənˈsɜrn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh n-surn]
- /kənˈsɜrn/

Definitions of overconcern word

verb with object overconcern to relate to; be connected with; be of interest or importance to; affect: The water shortage concerns us all. 1
verb with object overconcern to interest or engage (used reflexively or in the passive, often followed by with or in): She concerns herself with every aspect of the business. 1
verb with object overconcern to trouble, worry, or disquiet: I am concerned about his health. 1
noun overconcern something that relates or pertains to a person; business; affair: Law is the concern of lawyers. 1
noun overconcern a matter that engages a person's attention, interest, or care, or that affects a person's welfare or happiness: The party was no concern of his. 1
noun overconcern worry, solicitude, or anxiety: to show concern for someone in trouble. 1

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Origin of overconcern

First appearance:

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

1375-1425; late Middle English concernen (< Middle French concerner) < Medieval Latin concernere to relate to, distinguish (Late Latin: to mix for sifting), equivalent to Latin con- con- + cernere to sift

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Parts of speech for Overconcern

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Overconcern

overconcern popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

overconcern usage trend in Literature

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