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Her main concern was safety on the trip.
What does Concern mean?
Worry or an important matter.
Dictionary definition
A feeling of worry, or something important that affects someone and needs attention.
Example sentences
Concern in a sentence
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I'm concerned about leaving trash in the park.
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A teacher's concern can help students get support early.
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Practice 1
What does concern mean?
Concern means a feeling of worry, or something important that affects someone and needs attention.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to concern?
Worry is close in meaning to concern in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a good contrast to concern?
Confidence gives a useful opposite or contrast to concern.
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Concern
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WordConcern.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningConcern means Worry or an important matter.
ExampleExample: Her main concern was safety on the trip.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- kun · surn
- Strongest beat
- surn
- Ending
- surn
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on surn.
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Synonyms
Words like Concern
worryUse for uneasy thoughts about possible trouble.
issueUse for an important matter needing care.
Antonyms
Opposite words
confidenceUse when worry is replaced by trust.
assuranceUse when concern is eased by certainty.
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Word family
Concern word family
Base word
concern
adjective
concerned
Feeling worried about something.
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Student support
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Hint for students
Concern means a worry, care, or important matter that someone is thinking about.
Common mix-up
Concern is not the same as fear. Concern can be a careful worry or important issue, even when no one is frightened.
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Write one sentence that shows concern without using the word concern. Example: The teacher worried that the class might miss the bus if they packed too slowly. Clue words: worried, might miss the bus, packed too slowly Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show a worry, care, or important matter?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The coach's main concern was that the players drink enough water." Why does concern fit better than celebration?
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