concern

/kənˈsɝn/
noun 5verb 3

Collocations

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1

(noun.) feeling of worry

ADJ

considerable, deep, grave, great, major, serious | growing, mounting | common, widespread

national, public

There is growing national concern about the rising cost of healthcare in our country.

VERB + CONCERN

feel

Parents often feel concern when their children travel abroad for the first time.

express, show, voice

cause

The rising cost of childcare is causing concern among working parents.

PREP

in sb's ~

The teacher showed great concern for each student's progress throughout the school year.

out of ~

~ about/over

Many parents have voiced concern over rising screen time among teenagers.

~ for

The government expressed deep concern for the safety of citizens living near the old factory.

PHRASES

be of (no) concern to sb

Rising costs at the local school are of serious concern to many families in our community.

(a) cause for concern

The rising crime rate in our neighborhood has become a real cause for concern among residents.

a lack of concern

His lack of concern about the deadline worried his parents.

a matter of concern

The rising cost of school uniforms has become a matter of concern for many parents.

2

(noun.) sth that worries/affects you

ADJ

chief, main, major, overriding, paramount, primary

The chief concern for most parents is keeping their children safe and healthy.

common

Pollution has become a common concern in cities around the world.

PHRASES

be none of sb's concern

What other people do in their free time is none of your concern.

3

(verb.) affect/involve

ADV

directly

PREP

in

All the people involved in the project expressed their concerns at the meeting.

4

(verb.) worry sb

ADV

a lot, really

His constant lateness really concerns his boss at work.

slightly

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