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Part of Speech: Phrasal verb

Sense 1: To feel worried or troubled about something

Usage: She became concerned about her brother's safety after hearing the news.

Sample Sentence: Parents are often concerned about their children's well-being.

Sense 2: To have a strong interest or involvement in something

Usage: He is very concerned about environmental issues and actively supports conservation efforts.

Sample Sentence: The organization is concerned about the preservation of wild habitats.

Sense 3: To show care or consideration towards someone

Usage: The teacher is concerned about her students' progress and provides extra help when needed.

Sample Sentence: Employees appreciate a boss who is genuinely concerned about their professional growth.

Sense 4 (Local): To be involved or interested in local matters or affairs

Usage: The mayor is concerned about the lack of public transportation options in the city.

Sample Sentence: Community members gathered for a meeting to discuss issues they were concerned about.