Question 1 · Quick check
concern
CEFRB1
/kənˈsɝn/
noun · verb
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In plain English
- 01
noun
A feeling of worry about something.
- 02
verb
To affect or involve someone or something.
Examples
Excessive concern with safety can be dangerous.
Villagers expressed concern about the level of traffic.
At a glance
Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 2
- Citations
- 5
- Synonyms
- 3
Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningsA worry; a sense that something may be wrong; an identification of a possible problem.
The placement of interest or worry on a subject.
That which affects one’s welfare or happiness. A matter of interest to someone.
More examples
In contextLet me know if you have any questions or concerns about the document.
Mark’s health was of great concern to Connie.
Most people in Australia have no concern for the recent events in London.
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Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.
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Origin
noun
Borrowed from Middle French concerner, from Medieval Latin concernō, concernere (“I distinguish, have respect to”), from Latin concernō (“to mix, sift, or mingle together, as in a sieve”), combined form of con- + cernō (“distinguish”).