Pronunciations (2)
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/kənˈsɝnɪŋ/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
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/kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/
Pronunciation notes
- Received-Pronunciation
Adjective
Causing concern; worrying.
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It's very concerning that our neighbour seems to be crying very loudly these days.
Important.
Usage- Obsolete
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So great and so concerning truth.
Preposition
Regarding, respecting.
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Physically, everything is perfect, but concerning your mental state, you have some problems.
The Lord hath spoken good concerning Israel.
Noun
That which one is concerned in; one's business.
- Examples
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We shall write to you, / As Time and our Concernings shall importune, / How it goes with us, and do look to know / What doth befall you here.