be concerned about — to worry or feel anxious about something; to care about or have an interest in something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to worry or feel anxious about something; to care about or have an interest in something
Pronunciation (IPA): /biː kənˈsɜːrnd əˈbaʊt/
Example Sentences
- My mom is always concerned about me eating too much ramen.
- The teacher was concerned about the students' poor test scores.
- I'm concerned about my phone battery dying during the exam.
be concerned about
VERB[/biː kənˈsɜːrnd əˈbaʊt/]
to worry or feel anxious about something; to care about or have an interest in something
Parents are concerned about their daughter studying late every night.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'concern' derives from Latin 'concernere', formed from 'con-' (together) and 'cernere' (to distinguish, to perceive). The original sense of 'considering together' evolved into the modern meaning of 'to worry about' or 'to be troubled by'.
Breakdown
con- (together) + cernere (to distinguish, to perceive). The prefix 'con-' indicates a collective or shared action, while 'cernere' literally means to sift, separate, or discern.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom is always concerned about me eating too much ramen.”
“The teacher was concerned about the students' poor test scores.”
“I'm concerned about my phone battery dying during the exam.”
“Parents are concerned about their children's online safety.”
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