English Dictionary
Definition concerning in British English
concerning
preposition
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preposition
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/kənˈsɜː(r)nɪŋ/
Concerning is not used after a verb. It usually follows a noun such as ‘information’, ‘question’, ‘discussion’, or ‘advice’.
1
about a particular subject
Example
a newspaper article concerning the problems of overcrowded cities
Synonyms and related words
