concerning

The teacher sent a note concerning the upcoming field trip.

Definition

1. Preposition:

   • Regarding: "concerning" is used to indicate what a statement or piece of writing is about; it means "on the subject of" or "with reference to."
   • Involving: It can also imply that something is related to or connected with a particular matter.

2. Adjective (less common):

   • Worrying: "concerning" can describe something that causes anxiety or concern.
   • Relevant: It may also mean "having to do with" a specific issue.

Usage Examples

• Preposition:

  • The teacher gave a lecture concerning the history of the Roman Empire. (The lecture was about Roman history.)
  • We received a letter concerning your recent application. (The letter is about your application.)

• Adjective:

  • The rise in temperatures is very concerning for scientists. (The rise in temperatures causes worry.)
  • There are several concerning details in the report. (The details are troubling or relevant.)

Advanced Usage

• "Concerning as a preposition": Often used in formal or written English to introduce a topic.

  • The committee issued a statement concerning the new policy. (The statement addresses the new policy.)

• "Concerning as an adjective": Typically appears in contexts involving worry or alarm.

  • The patient's symptoms are highly concerning. (The symptoms are a cause for serious concern.)

Variants and Related Words

• Concern (noun/verb): a matter of interest or importance; to affect or involve.

  • Her main concern is the safety of the children. (Her primary worry.)
  • This issue concerns everyone. (This issue affects everyone.)

• Concerned (adj): worried or interested; involved.

  • He is concerned about the test results. (He is worried.)
  • The concerned parties met to discuss the contract. (The involved parties.)

Synonyms

• Regarding: with respect to; concerning.

  • Please provide information regarding your travel plans. (About your travel plans.)

• About: on the subject of.

  • We talked about the weather. (Concerning the weather.)

• Involving: including or relating to.

  • The case involving the stolen car is under investigation. (The case concerning the stolen car.)

Related Idioms

• As concerns: with regard to; concerning.

  • As concerns the budget, we need to make some cuts. (Regarding the budget.)

• Nothing to be concerned about: no reason for worry.

  • The noise is nothing to be concerned about; it's just the wind. (No need to worry.)

Phrasal Verbs (none directly with "concerning")

• "Concerning" does not form phrasal verbs, but its root verb "concern" can appear in phrases like "concern oneself with" (to involve oneself in).
  • She concerns herself with charitable work. (She involves herself in charity work.)