26984 words

concerned

7 definitions • 14 examples
1

Examples:

I'm a bit concerned about/for your health.
[ + (that) ] Aren't you concerned (that) she might tell someone?
[ + to infinitive ] He was concerned to hear that two of his trusted workers were leaving.
Concerned parents have complained about the dangerous playground.
2
involved in something or affected by it:

Examples:

I'd like to thank everyone concerned for making the occasion run so smoothly.
It was quite a shock for all/everyone concerned.
Her job is something concerned with computers.
I'm not very good where money is concerned (= when dealing with money).
3
in a particular person's opinion:

Examples:

As far as I'm concerned, feng shui doesn't work.
4
if we are discussing or thinking about a particular thing:

Examples:

As far as unemployment's concerned, a change of policy on job creation would be a good idea.
5
to be about a particular thing or person:

Examples:

Today's lesson is concerned with punctuation.
6

Examples:

Sarah is very concerned about your safety.
7

Examples:

They say that free trade will benefit all concerned.
Her job is only concerned with costs and fees.

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