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Laborious Posted 6 years ago
Grammar

Meaning of 'concern' in these sentences, please

Hi!


1). It concerns me that you no longer seem to care.

2). This is an issue that should concern everyone.

3) How I choose to vote doesn't concern anyone.


What's the meaning of 'concern' in each of those sentences, please?

  

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In 1) and 2) 'concern' means mild worry. In 3) "doesn't concern anyone" is equivalent to "is nobody's business". CJ

  • In 1) and 2) 'concern' means mild worry.
  • In 3) "doesn't concern anyone" is equivalent to "is nobody's business".
  • CJ
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In 1) and 2) 'concern' means mild worry. In 3) "doesn't concern anyone" is equivalent to "is nobody's business".

CJ

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