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concerning

Pronunciation: /kənˈsɝnɪŋ/

The English word “concerning” has 4 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Causing concern; worrying.
  2. Important.

preposition

  1. Regarding, respecting.

noun

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

Etymology

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

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