concern
/kənˈsɝn/ noun A2- That which affects one’s welfare or happiness. A matter of interest to someone. · Mark’s health was of great concern to Connie.
- The placement of interest or worry on a subject. · Most people in Australia have no concern for the recent events in London.
- A worry; a sense that something may be wrong; an identification of a possible problem. · Let me know if you have any questions or concerns about the document.
- The expression of solicitude, anxiety, or compassion toward a thing or person. · Judy's eyes filled with concern as she listened to the news report.
- A business, firm or enterprise; a company. · The employees’ attitude is really hurting the concern.· a going concern
- Any set of information that affects the code of a computer program.
Plural concerns
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Miss Bingley offered her the carriage, and she only wanted a little pressing to accept it, when Jane testified such concern at parting with her that Miss Bingley was obliged to convert the offer of the chaise into an invitation to remain at Netherfield for the present.
Rachel Lynde was one of those capable creatures who can manage their own concerns and those of other folks into the bargain.
Leaving all his private concerns, like the good citizen that he was, he followed you closely in the fog and kept at your heels until you reached this very house.
“Unfortunately,” said the governor, “I know beforehand what you are about to say; it concerns your treasures, does it not?” Faria fixed his eyes on him with an expression that would have convinced anyone else of his sanity.
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