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concerning English

Learners of English as a second language usually know the word concerning once they have reached the level B1 – Lower Intermediate. English words by learner level A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2

Meaning concerning meaning

What does concerning mean?

concerning adjective

— Causing concern; worrisome.

— (obsolete) Important.

concerning preposition

— regarding

concerning noun

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

Synonyms concerning synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as concerning?

concerning English » English

about

regarding

with regard to

on

as regards

pertaining to

with respect to

upon

respecting

relative

for

as for

with reference to

to

at

towards

relating to

per

on account of

in relation to

because of

as to

toward

related to

re

of

in relation

in regard to

in reference to

in

belonging to

as concerns

apropos

worrying

with regards to

with regard

with reference

unto

under

touching

speak about

sake

relevant

relating

related

referring to

referring

reference to

pertaining

over

Topics concerning topics

What do people use concerning to talk about?

Language and thought Communication Say Talk about a subject

Be about, subject

• What words indicate what something is about?
  about on concerning on the subject of regarding re with regard to in of

Grammar Connected with, related Dependency relations

Limitation of topic

• What words indicate the specific area or topic that is being talked about?
  specify specified specification specifically in regard to with regard to in the case of concerning in the area of in with between...and as touching particular particularly more especially

Examples concerning examples

How do I use concerning in a sentence?

Simple sentences

Tom was quibbling about the sentences concerning him, while Mary was doing her best to translate them.

Concerning this matter, I'm the one to blame.

I applied my heart to seek and to search out by wisdom concerning all that is done under the sky. It is a heavy burden that God has given to the children of mankind to be afflicted with.

I have my own opinions concerning politics and religion.

There is a rule concerning the use of knives and forks.

The Japanese Dentists Association affair is an incident concerning secret donations from the Japanese Dentists Association to Diet members belonging to the LDP.

Concerning this matter. I really don't know.

There are interesting examples in the Hopi language concerning onomatopoetic expressions.

Nothing was said concerning the matter.

He is going to take charge of a project concerning the future of the company.

They kept us in the dark concerning their future plans.

Movie subtitles

Private Kururugi Suzaku of the district 11 military, case 1075, concerning the suspicion of Prince Clovis' murder.

Also, concerning the measures being taken.

Did you, on the 10th of September 1857, receive a communication from Isaac C, Haight, or any other person of Cedar City, concerning a company of emigrants called the Arkansas company?

French Republic (Liberty, Equality, Brotherhood) Police Department Security service Paris, June 5th, 1911 The inspector Juve is responsible for the inquiry concerning the disappearance of Lord Beltham.

Swear by almighty god. i swear by almighty god. never to breathe a word of what i know. concerning.

ESPECIALLY CONCERNING THE HOURS FROM 6100 TO 8100 P.M. This request was published in every newspaper and posted on kiosks all over the city.

Just a minor point concerning your brother.

Now, that boatbuilder's evidence. suggested certain theories concerning Rebecca's death.

Nor are you to form or express any opinion concerning this case until it is finally submitted to you.

However. concerning men. unfortunately. there is a side to man's nature. that has always been. a woman's burden.

I know you cops get crazy notions. but if you got any notion concerning me.

But concerning Tomesova, I'm not sure.

The facts concerning a guy called Sam Masterson. and his attitudes towards life and love.

It is quite unnecessary for him to make protestations of innocence concerning actions with which he has not been charged.

Concerning this war, which we are bitterly waging. we promise..

But the papers concerning you are in safe keeping.

I know you cops get crazy notions, but if you got any notion concerning me.

In the meantime, I intend to follow up a little clue concerning a cigarette.

I think the time has come to throw all the light we can on the matters concerning us.

What happened concerning your father?

I used to sing a ballad concerning the fate of the fair Zuleika. daughter of the sultan. who was taken hostage on the Crusades.

Concerning your work?

No, concerning my love life.

Other than a glare of distaste I've been given no details concerning your sudden renunciation of your little Christian hostage.

The problem you will treat, which will determine your ranking, will not be restricted to a specific question as would be a question concerning homeland, civism, duty to one's parents or animals.

Maybe not concerning Eugen. But for me, yes.

Concerning my loan for the Corsican expedition, and for a total of 100,000 pounds.

Can anyone answer the extremely complex question I have just asked. Concerning the three Punic wars.

Concerning him, I have a dramatic story. in which I was involved.

Mr. Harrington, concerning the Pandora Cold Cream account.

Now, that boat builder's evidence suggested certain possible theories concerning Rebecca's death.

Steve Early, the President's secretary, has just released further information concerning the surprise Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and Manila.

We would be resolved, before we hear him, of some things of weight that task our thoughts, concerning us and France.

Well, concerning theatre, at least.

Mademoiselle, I am no longer in an official position to answer any questions concerning the case.

Concerning what?

And your journey down to the plains, tied to the back of the pack animals. will not be as uncomfortable as the questions you'll be called to answer. concerning the evidence in here.

If you have any information concerning the whereabouts of these people. please call this station or the police immediately.

News and current affairs

By putting paid to any revanchist tendencies in Russia concerning the Baltics, Europe is made a safer place, and Russia is helped in its effort to redefine itself as a national state and not an empire.

Serbia would save face, and would continue to have a say on crucial matters concerning Kosovo, including the treatment of the Serbian minority.

Concerning external demand, intra-European help in the form of reflationary policies in stronger economies is unlikely to prove sufficient, owing primarily to the fiscal and political conditions prevailing in Germany.

First, international policy coordination by the G-20 must be tightened by creating a permanent secretariat to make policy proposals and recommendations concerning macroeconomic and financial developments.

There are fervent arguments heard on both sides concerning blame for a lack of peace in the Holy Land.

Greenspan mounts a similar defense concerning the housing bubble.

As Brookings Institution foreign-policy expert Suzanne Maloney points out, countries in the region and beyond are already dismayed at the lack of US leadership concerning Syria.

But he fails to see anything gravely wrong about misleading his country and the world concerning Iraq's weapons of mass destruction.

WASHINGTON, DC - Sovereign debt has been back in the news recently, this time because of a United States Supreme Court ruling concerning Argentine debt.

Moreover, governments are applying more strictly existing regulatory provisions concerning the vetting of takeovers by foreign firms.

Of the 219 known international arbitration cases concerning investment projects, some two-thirds were initiated during the past three years.

Any prediction concerning the boom's end requires understanding why it occurred in so many places.

Philosophers of science have traditionally approached questions concerning what counts as knowledge, explanation, and theory as if they could be answered universally.

Across Europe and America, there is a groundswell of debate concerning the legalization of cannibas for personal use.

It is chastening that events primarily concerning Africans enter the public domain mainly owing to the intervention of the foreign media.

This raises other questions concerning the consequences of a large shortage of girls.

TEL AVIV - Israel's concern about the specter of a nuclear Iran has now degenerated into a crisis of confidence concerning the United States.

Similarly, on a number of questions concerning gender equality - including political leadership, equal access to higher education, and wifely obedience - the numbers continued a downward trend.

Behind such differences lie deep political and cultural traditions concerning the role of the state in everyday life.