concern
Translation
worry, issue, matter of importance, business
Examples
My main concern is your safety.
My main concern is your safety.
It is of no concern to me.
It is of no concern to me.
She runs a small publishing concern.
She runs a small publishing concern.
Grammar Patterns
((a concern)) ((about/over sth.)) a worry about sth. There is growing concern about climate change.
Similar Words
Synonyms: worry, anxiety, issue, business; Antonyms: indifference
Etymology
From Latin 'concernere' (to sift together), from 'con-' (together) + 'cernere' (to sift).
Memory Tips
Imagine sifting through problems 'with' ('con-') someone. These shared problems are your 'concerns'.