Synonyms for concerning
- preposition
- adjective
All synonyms
Preposition
regarding, about, in regard to, with regard to, as regards, respecting, in relation to, of, with respect to, upon, as to, apropos, touching, re, as for, anent dated
Adjective
worrisome, alarming, concernworthy rare
Definitions
- prep. 1
Regarding, respecting.
Physically, everything is perfect, but concerning your mental state, you have some problems.
- adj. 1
Causing concern; worrying.
It's very concerning that our neighbour seems to be crying very loudly these days.
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The business of a druggist; in business with his father; doing business for his father; have you business with me? business in New York; business about, concerning, or in regard to certain property.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- regarding I have a question regarding your earlier comments.
- upon I happened upon Bernard at a restaurant yesterday.
By length
- 2 letters
- of1, re1
- 4 letters
- upon2
- 5 letters
- about2, anent
- 7 letters
- apropos3
- 8 letters
- touching2, alarming3
- 9 letters
- regarding3, worrisome3
- 10 letters
- respecting3
- 13 letters
- concernworthy
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (upon2 = 2 syllables).