The meaning of Concerning

preposition

On the subject of; concerning.

Usage examples:

I was thinking about you

adverb

Used to indicate movement within an area.

Usage examples:

Men were floundering about

(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct

verb

Make (someone) troubled or nervous.

Usage examples:

The thought of questioning toby agitated him extremely

verb

To argue energetically, esp. in public, in order to achieve a particular type of change

Usage examples:

Telephone companies began to agitate for permission to compete in long distance services., any ment…

verb

Examine (something) methodically and in detail, typically in order to explain and interpret it.

Usage examples:

We need to analyse our results more clearly

verb

To study or examine something in detail, in order to discover more about it

Usage examples:

Researchers analysed the purchases of 6300 households., analyse data/results/information management…

idiom

About; relating to

Usage examples:

I can’t answer questions as to how much money mr. mayer is being paid.

verb

Take the trouble to do something.

Usage examples:

Scientists rarely bother with such niceties

noun

Effort, trouble, or difficulty.

Usage examples:

He saved me the bother of having to come up with a speech

exclamation

Used to express mild irritation or impatience.

Usage examples:

‘bother!’ she muttered

verb

Put something on top of or in front of (something), especially in order to protect or conceal it.

Usage examples:

The table had been covered with a checked tablecloth

noun

A thing which lies on, over, or around something, especially in order to protect or conceal it.

Usage examples:

A seat cover

verb

To put or spread something over something, or to lie on the surface of something

Usage examples:

Once the rice comes to a boil, turn down the flame and cover the pot., she covered the child with a…

verb

Talk about (something) with a person or people.

Usage examples:

I discussed the matter with my wife

verb

To talk about something to other people, often exchanging ideas or opinions

Usage examples:

We have been discussing the possibility of working together., [ + question word ] this booklet disc…

noun

A feeling of worry or unease.

Usage examples:

Public disquiet about animal testing

verb

Make (someone) worried or uneasy.

Usage examples:

World leaders are surely disquieted by the prospect of a global economic meltdown

noun

Worry

Usage examples:

The leader's decline in popularity is causing disquiet among supporters.

noun

Extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain.

Usage examples:

To his distress he saw that she was trembling

verb

Another term for distraint.

noun

Great mental or physical suffering, such as extreme anxiety, sadness, or pain, or the state of being in danger or urgent need

Usage examples:

Emotional/financial distress, four men were rescued from a fishing boat in distress off the coast.,…

verb

Interfere with the normal arrangement or functioning of.

Usage examples:

Take the rollers out carefully so as not to disturb the curls too much

verb

To cause someone to stop what the person is doing, or to interrupt an activity

Usage examples:

Please don’t disturb jimmy – he’s trying to do his homework., this year’s election campaign has dis…

verb

To interrupt what someone is doing

Usage examples:

Please don't disturb your sister - she's trying to do her homework., i'm sorry to disturb you so la…

verb

Inspect (someone or something) thoroughly in order to determine their nature or condition.

Usage examples:

A doctor examined me and said i might need a caesarean

verb

Observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect

verb

To look at or consider a person or thing carefully in order to discover something about the person or thing

Usage examples:

Investigators examined the wreckage for clues about the cause of the explosion.

preposition

Expressing the situation of something that is or appears to be enclosed or surrounded by something else.

Usage examples:

I'm living in london

adverb

Expressing movement with the result that someone or something becomes enclosed or surrounded by something else.

Usage examples:

Come in

adjective

Present at one's home or office.

Usage examples:

We knocked at the door but there was no one in

verb

Make (someone) anxious or unsettled.

Usage examples:

They were perturbed by her capricious behaviour

verb

Consider or think of in a specified way.

Usage examples:

She regarded london as her base

noun

Attention to or concern for something.

Usage examples:

The court must have regard to the principle of welfare

verb

To consider or think about something in a particular way, or to look carefully at someone or something

Usage examples:

Laura is highly regarded by her colleagues., the dog regarded me with suspicion as i approached the…

preposition

In respect of; concerning.

Usage examples:

Your recent letter regarding the above proposal

verb

Consider or think of in a specified way.

Usage examples:

She regarded london as her base

preposition

In relation to; about

Usage examples:

I have a question regarding your last statement.

preposition

With reference or regard to.

Usage examples:

He began to have serious worries respecting his car

verb

Admire (someone or something) deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements.

Usage examples:

She was respected by everyone she worked with

verb

Present participle of respect

Usage examples:

I deeply respect david for what he has achieved., to respect someone's feelings, we should respect …

noun

A formal assessment of something with the intention of instituting change if necessary.

Usage examples:

A comprehensive review of uk defence policy

verb

Assess (something) formally with the intention of instituting change if necessary.

Usage examples:

The home secretary was called on to review britain's gun laws

verb

Look at again; examine again

verb

Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.

Usage examples:

Customers were warned to scrutinize the small print

verb

To examine someone or something very carefully

Usage examples:

All new products are scrutinized by the laboratory.

verb

To examine something very carefully in order to discover information

Usage examples:

The data raises questions about how closely wall street banks scrutinized the loans.

noun

The devotion of time and attention to gaining knowledge of an academic subject, especially by means of books.

Usage examples:

The study of english

verb

Devote time and attention to gaining knowledge of (an academic subject), especially by means of books.

Usage examples:

I studied classics at college

verb

Applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject

verb

Behave towards or deal with in a certain way.

Usage examples:

She had been brutally treated

noun

An event or item that is out of the ordinary and gives great pleasure.

Usage examples:

He wanted to take her to the pictures as a treat

verb

Apply a process to with the aim of preparing for a purpose

noun

Difficulty or problems.

Usage examples:

I had trouble finding somewhere to park

verb

Cause distress or anxiety to.

Usage examples:

He was not troubled by doubts

noun

A problem, or difficulties

Usage examples:

[ u ] trouble began when he came to live with us., [ c ] she thought her troubles would be over whe…

verb

Cause to feel anxious or uneasy; disturb.

Usage examples:

The crisis has unsettled financial markets

verb

To make someone feel anxious or slightly worried

Usage examples:

Even the most experienced batsmen were unsettled by the speed of this bowler., the legislation does…

verb

Make (someone) unhappy, disappointed, or worried.

Usage examples:

The accusation upset her

noun

An unexpected result or situation.

Usage examples:

The greatest upset in boxing history

adjective

Unhappy, disappointed, or worried.

Usage examples:

She looked pale and upset

verb

Feel or cause to feel anxious or troubled about actual or potential problems.

Usage examples:

He worried about his soldier sons in the war

noun

The state of being anxious and troubled over actual or potential problems.

Usage examples:

He's demented with worry

verb

To think about problems or unpleasant things that make you anxious, or to make someone feel anxious

Usage examples:

[ i ] if you get a monthly train ticket, you won’t have to worry about buying a ticket every day., …