preposition

concerning

regarding, about

He asked several questions concerning the project.

He asked several questions concerning the project.

((sth.)) about or relating to (sth.) He asked several questions concerning the project.

Synonyms: regarding, about, respecting, in relation to

From the verb 'concern', from Latin 'concernere' (to relate to, affect), from 'con-' (with) + 'cernere' (to sift, distinguish).

Think of it as a more formal version of 'about'. It 'connects' the conversation to a specific topic.

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