concerning B2 Topic:Grammar & Function Words US /kənˈsɝnɪŋ/ UK /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/ See IPA manual Freq #7535 Meanings 1 prep about; relating to I have a few questions concerning your application. 2 adj causing worry It is concerning that so many students are dropping out. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 prep · about; relating to aboutregarding 2 adj · causing worry worrying More alarmingworrisome Word family Derived forms concerninglyconcerningnessinconcerningunconcerning Etymology AI details From concern + -ing. The adjective and preposition follow from the verb. Topics Grammar & Function Words External links Google Images Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary # concerning **Type:** Word **Level:** B2 **Part of speech:** prep, adj **IPA (US):** /kənˈsɝnɪŋ/ **IPA (UK):** /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/ **Frequency rank:** 7535 ## Meanings 1. about; relating to 2. causing worry ## Examples - I have a few questions concerning your application. - It is concerning that so many students are dropping out. ## Synonyms - alarming - worrisome ## Derived Forms - concerningly - concerningness - inconcerning - unconcerning ## Etymology From concern + -ing. The adjective and preposition follow from the verb. ## AI Etymology Concerning is from concern plus -ing. The adjective and preposition follow from the verb. The -ing ending gives the form participial or gerundial force, naming an action, process, or quality associated with concern. In use as a prep and an adjective, concerning denotes about; relating to and causing worry. The same word family continues in derived forms such as concerningly, concerningness, inconcerning, and unconcerning. ## Topics - Grammar & Function Words markdown