English Online Dictionary. What means concerning? What does concerning mean?
English
Etymology
From concern + -ing. The adjective and preposition follow from the verb.
Pronunciation
- (General American) IPA(key): /kənˈsɝnɪŋ/
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/
- Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)nɪŋ
Adjective
concerning (comparative more concerning, superlative most concerning)
- Causing concern; worrying.
- (obsolete) Important.
Synonyms
- alarming, worrisome, See also Thesaurus:alarming
Derived terms
Translations
Preposition
concerning
- Regarding, respecting.
Synonyms
- apropos, as for; See also Thesaurus:about
Translations
Verb
concerning
- present participle and gerund of concern
Noun
concerning (plural concernings)
- That which one is concerned in; one's business.