Definition of CONCERNING

concerning

Meanings

Plural: concernings

Verb

  • be relevant to
  • be on the mind of
  • present participle and gerund of concern

Adj

  • Causing concern; worrying.
  • Important.

Prep

  • Regarding, respecting.

Noun

  • That which one is concerned in; one's business.

Origin / Etymology

From concern + -ing. The adjective and preposition follow from the verb.

Synonyms

alarming, apropos, as for, bear on, come to, concern, have-to doe with, interest, occupy, pertain, refer, relate, touch, touch on, worrisome, worry

Scrabble Score: 15

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Words With Friends Score: 21

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