concerns
Translation
worries, anxieties, issues
Examples
He expressed his concerns about the new policy.
He expressed his concerns about the new policy.
Environmental concerns are very important today.
Environmental concerns are very important today.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) concerns ((about/over sth.)) worries about sth. He expressed his concerns about the new policy.
((adjective)) concerns issues of a certain type Environmental concerns are very important today.
Similar Words
Synonyms: worries, anxieties, issues, matters
Etymology
Plural of 'concern', from Latin 'concernere' (to relate to, affect). Things that relate to you or affect you become your concerns.
Memory Tips
If a problem 'concerns' you (verb), it becomes one of your 'concerns' (noun).