concerning

UK
/kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/
US
/kənˈsɝːnɪŋ/
concerningpreposition
UK
/kənˈsɜː.nɪŋ/
US
/kənˈsɝː.nɪŋ/
Very common preposition meaning ‘about; regarding’.
Translations
He spoke to the manager concerning his work schedule.
Il a parlé au directeur concernant son emploi du temps.
Additional translations
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Definitions
About; regarding; in connection with.
He spoke to the manager concerning his work schedule.
concerninggerund / present participle
UK
/kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/
US
/kənˈsɜrnɪŋ/
Translations
The most concerning aspect of the report was the data loss.
L’aspect le plus préoccupant du rapport était la perte de données.
Additional translations
Definitions
Causing worry or concern; worrying.
The most concerning aspect of the report was the data loss.
Synonyms
relating to
with respect to
in reference to
concernverb

concerning

ing-form

concerned
Past Simple
concerned
Past Participle
concerning
ing-form
UK
/kənˈsɜːn/
US
/kənˈsɝːn/
Translations
The book concerns the history of the Roman Empire.
Le livre concerne l'histoire de l'Empire romain.
The news of the storm concerned the residents of the coastal town.
La nouvelle de la tempête a inquiété les habitants de la ville côtière.
Definitions
To relate to; be about.
The book concerns the history of the Roman Empire.
To worry or make anxious.
The news of the storm concerned the residents of the coastal town.
To involve or affect someone.
The new policy will concern all employees in the company.
Synonyms
be concerned about
be anxious about
trouble oneself
concernnoun
Definitions
A matter of interest or importance to someone.
Environmental issues are a major concern for many people today.
A feeling of worry or anxiety.
She expressed her concern about the safety of the children.
A business or company.
The family runs a small manufacturing concern in the city.
Sympathetic regard or caring interest for someone or something.
She showed genuine concern for the victims of the disaster.