Meaning & Definition of word "Concern"

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    Concern

    /kənˈsɜrn/

    noun:

    • 1. A matter of interest or importance to someone.
      • Example: The safety of the workers is a major concern for the management.
    • 2. An anxious feeling; worry.
      • Example: She expressed concern about her friend's health after hearing the news.
    • 3. A business organization or company.
      • Example: He works for a large concern that specializes in technology.

    verb:

    • 1. To relate to; to be about.
      • Example: The book concerns the history of art in the 20th century.
    • 2. To involve or affect someone or something.
      • Example: This issue concerns all of us, and we should address it together.
    • 3. To worry someone.
      • Example: The sudden drop in temperatures concerned the meteorologists.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'concernere' meaning 'to sift together'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    concerned about:

    worried or anxious regarding something.

    make a concern:

    to raise or highlight a worry or issue.

    concern for others:

    a feeling of care and interest for the well-being of others.

    Related Words

    care:

    to feel concern or interest; to look after.

    worry:

    to feel anxious or troubled about actual or potential problems.

    involvement:

    the state of being engaged or participating in something.

    Slang Meanings of concern

    Meaning: No sweat.

    Example Sentence: When she had a minor concern about the project, he said, 'No sweat, it's all good.'

    Meaning: Whatever.

    Example Sentence: He was so nonchalant about the issues, he just said, 'Whatever, it's not my concern.'