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concern

/kənˈsɜːn/
Meanings
  • noun

    A matter or issue that requires attention, typically one of concern or importance.

    - "The issue of climate change is a major concern for many people."
    - "Health and safety should always be a concern in the workplace."
  • verb

    To have a feeling of worry or anxiety about something.

    - "I'm concerned about my friend's behavior."
    - "Parents often concern themselves with their children's education."
Pronunciation
  1. /kənˈsɝn/



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Synonyms

interest
Rhymes
Words rhyming with concern
urn , tern , earn , mern , learn , turn , fern , tern
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. cone (English) : A geometric shape with a base that narrows toward a point.

  2. cone (English) : A unit of measurement for volume, equal to the volume of a right circular cone with a base area of one square unit and a height of one unit.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. tern (a type of bird)

  2. tern (to reverse the order of)

  3. cone (a geometric shape)

  4. cone (a unit of measurement for volume)

  5. cone (a device for collecting or focusing sound or light)

  6. cone (a type of tree)

  7. cone (a unit of length)

  8. cone (a type of ice cream)

Variants
List of all variants of concern that leads to same result
concern , concerned , concerning , concerns , concern oneself , self-concern , self-concerned , self-concerns , a matter of some concern , cause for concern , going concern , no concern of someone's , none of someone's concern , not someone's concern
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

concerns, concerning, concerned, concernedly, unconcerned, unconcernedly, disconcert, disconcerted, reconcile, reconciled

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French 'concerner', meaning 'to connect, to occupy with', from 'con' (together) and 'cernir' (to surround).

Trivia
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  1. Did you know that 'concern' is the most commonly used word in the English language that begins with the letter 'c'?

  2. In the Middle Ages, people would 'cone' their hair to show their concern for the dead by wearing it in a conical shape.

Related Concepts
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  1. anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

  2. worry: A feeling of concern, unease, or fear about something.

  3. stress: A state of mental or emotional tension resulting from demands or pressures.

Culture
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In literature, concern is often used to describe the emotions and thoughts of characters. For example, in Shakespeare's Hamlet, the character expresses concern for his father's ghost and the state of his kingdom. In art, concern is depicted through various mediums, such as paintings and sculptures, that explore social issues and human emotions. In music, concern is expressed through lyrics that deal with themes of love, loss, and social justice.

How to Memorize "concern"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a tight-knit group of people, each holding a piece of a puzzle. The puzzle represents the issue or matter of concern. Each person's piece is unique, and when put together, the puzzle is complete. Remember, each piece is essential to the whole.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'concern' with the image of a worried or concerned face. Remember, when we have concern for something, we care deeply about it.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym CARE: C - Call to action, A - Analyze the situation, R - Respond appropriately, E - Evaluate the outcome.

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