John testified concerning him.
Source: tatoeba (29887)
Concerning
/kənˈsɝnɪŋ/
Synonyms for "concerning" (199 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (40)
Determiner(1 words)
a lot of homework
Noun(19 words)
about mathabout plantsadjective of behavioradjective of relationafisrapathy toward politicsarereassociated withbotheringbreach of contract lawsuitcastlingchecks on powerchemistry of carbon compoundschemistry of inorganic compoundschronology of dynastiesclass of operationclimate of political upheavalcollection of specimenscolor change with temperature
Adjective(5 words)
Adjective(1 words)
Verb(2 words)
appear on screencomply with standard
Strong matches (60)
Noun(46 words)
confirmation bias towardconservations of mattercorokiaculture of funguscuriosity about sciencedecline of civilizationdeenadegree of centralizationdegree of originalitydegree of touchdepth of analysisdeterminants of diversitydifference indifficulty with languagediscomfortingdisregard energydrop in priceseffect on performanceeffects of political upheavalegtk
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enforcement of precise ruleexistence of lifeextension of hoursfeeling of matteringfield of zoologyform of governmentformation of contractfreedom of expressiongriashistories of sciencehistory of art coursehistory of art museumhistory of inscriptionshistory of mankindhistory of romehothrignorance about rulesin simple languagein water qualityinfluence on policyinitiation of suitlack of regularitylack of school belonginglanguage-use orientedlength of academic yearlevel of activity
Verb(2 words)
differ in opiniondistressing
Adjective(2 words)
different modes of communicationdynamic body of law
Preposition(2 words)
in a civilized mannerin relation to
in connection within point ofin rein reference toin regard toin relation toin relation within respect to
Related words (99)
Noun(62 words)
levels of organizationlogic of algorithmsloss of awardloss of movementlágrima de tristezamagnitude of applied forcemagnitude of forcemagnitude of normal forcemagnitude of resultant forcematter formatter tomatters at handmatters of concernmeasurement of changemolecules in solutionnarrative of findingsneglect of pasturenetwork of interactionsnotion of realityof this
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office of the presidentownership of learningpart of speech labelpattern of behaviorphysics of lightpioneer of medicinepolicy on academic disorganizationquantification in problemsrate of return regulationrecollection of eventsrelated torelevant torespect for othersrise of civilizationrise of civilizationsrise of multicellularityrocroisense of disgustsense of matteringsharing of findingssources of informationstages of economic stasisstatement of factsstudy of civilizationstudy of humanitiesstudy of lifesubstantiation of claimstaxonomy of animalsteaching inorganic catalogtell someone abouttension force in ropetheory of gravitythousands of peoplethreat of collapsetransmission of torquetypes of mattertypes of misconductuubvariety of lifevow of celibacywood waterproofingworrying
Adjective(5 words)
Verb(3 words)
Determiner(2 words)
the costs ofthe science of language
Adjective(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: a lot of homework, about, about, about math, about plants.
- Sentence evidence is available for concerning, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, moby, opengloss, wiktionary, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "concerning".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "concerning"
Keep "concerning" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "concerning" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "concerning", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "concerning" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
3 entriesMore specific
7 entriesCollocations
12 entriesconcerning dataconcerning healthconcerning issuesconcerning mattersconcerning policyconcerning scienceconcerning the dataconcerning the issueconcerning the reportconcerning the topicconcerning this studyconcerning topics
Inflections
2 entriesmore concerningmost concerning
Derivations
4 entriesTranslations
2 translations across 2 languages.
German
1 entries- besorgniserregend adj (concerning)
Spanish
1 entries- concerniente adj (concerning)
Sample sentences
15 total sentences available.
There is a rule concerning the use of knives and forks.
Source: tatoeba (36546)
We have just received an inquiry from Kansas concerning your brother.
Source: tatoeba (54479)
He came as a witness to testify concerning that light.
Source: tatoeba (58323)
Showing 4 of 15 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "concerning"?
Closest matches include a lot of homework, about, about, about math, about plants.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "concerning"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.