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CONCERNING

(noun, verb, adj., prep.)
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There are 10 meanings of the word Concerning.

How to pronounce concerning:

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Concerning - as a noun

Something that interests you because it is important or affects you

Example: "The safety of the ship is the captain's concern"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
interest8involvement19
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An anxious feeling

Example: "Care had aged him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
care6fear7

A feeling of sympathy for someone or something

Example: "She felt strong concern for those less fortunate"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fellow feelingsympathy21
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unconcern13

Something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

Example: "New york traffic is a constant concern"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
headache17vexation18worry11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
negative stimulus
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

Example: "He bought his brother's business"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
business10business concernbusiness organisationbusiness organization
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
enterprise12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Concerning - as a verb

Be relevant to

Example: "There were lots of questions referring to her talk"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bear oncome tohave to do withpertain9refer8relate6touch10touch on
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be on the mind of

Example: "I worry about the second germanic consonant shift"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
interest8occupy15worry11

Concerning - as an adjective

Causing concern; worrisome.

Example: "It's very concerning that our neighbour seems to be crying very loudly these days"

Important.

Concerning - as a preposition

Regarding, respecting.

Example: "Physically, everything is perfect, but concerning your mental state, you have some problems."

Example Sentences

"I have some concerns concerning your safety."
"He expressed his concerns concerning the project's progress."
"The letter contained important information concerning the new policy."
"I talked to the teacher about my concerns concerning my grades."
"She wrote a letter to the management concerning the unfair treatment."
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Word Game Points

Is CONCERNING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, concerning is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CONCERNING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is CONCERNING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, concerning is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CONCERNING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is CONCERNING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, concerning is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CONCERNING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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