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concerned

adj.
US //kənˈsɝnd// UK //kənsˈɜːnd// con·cerned
  1. 1 worried (adj.)
    B1 Intermediate

    feeling worried or anxious about a person or a situation.

    feeling or showing anxiety or worry. Often used with the prepositions 'about' or 'for'.

    Example

    The doctor was concerned about the patient's high blood pressure.

    Example

    Environmental groups are deeply concerned about the long-term impact of the new industrial project on local water quality.

    Usage

    Commonly follows the verb 'to be' and precedes 'about' + noun phrase.

    Pitfall
    I am concerned for the environment.
    I am concerned about the environment.

    Use 'concerned about' for general issues or problems; use 'concerned for' when you are worried about someone's safety or well-being.

  2. 2 involved (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Formal

    being involved in something or affected by it.

    involved in or affected by a particular situation, action, or process. Frequently used postpositively after the noun it modifies.

    Example

    The police interviewed everyone concerned in the accident.

    Example

    The legal team requested a meeting with all the parties concerned to discuss the terms of the settlement before the trial began.

    Usage

    Often placed immediately after the noun it describes (e.g., 'the people concerned').

    Teacher's tip

    In this sense, the word is more formal and usually appears after the noun. If placed before the noun, it might be misinterpreted as 'worried'.

    • uninvolved
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