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concerns

n. C / U
B1 Intermediate US //kənˈsɝnz// UK //kənsˈɜːnz// con·cerns

n. worries or feelings of being nervous about a situation. You use this word when you want to talk about things that are important to you or might be a problem.

n. feelings of anxiety or worry regarding a specific situation or person. Often used to describe matters of importance or interest to a particular stakeholder.


SIMPLE

The parents shared their concerns about the new school rules.

CONTEXTUAL

Local residents voiced their concerns regarding the increased traffic that the new shopping center would bring to the neighborhood.

COMPLEX

While the CEO addressed the financial concerns of the board, he failed to acknowledge the growing anxiety among the staff regarding job security and long-term stability.

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Often used in the plural form when referring to multiple specific worries; frequently followed by the prepositions 'about', 'over', or 'regarding'.

Pitfall

I have many concerns about of the projectI have many concerns about the projectLearners often add 'of' after 'about' or 'regarding' due to confusion with the phrase 'a concern of mine'.

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