How to Use "Concerned" with Example Sentences

concerned (adj): worried about something

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Used with adverbs:

"I am really concerned about you."
(really, very, truly, deeply, genuinely)

"We are extremely concerned about our jobs."
(extremely, fairly, greatly, particularly, seriously, especially)

"Aren't you a little concerned?"
(a little, slightly)

"Parents are naturally concerned about their children."
(naturally, understandably)

Used with verbs:

"She is very concerned about him."
(be: is/am/are, feels, looks, seems, sounds)

"He became more and more concerned about his future."
(became, grew, got)

"She remained concerned about safety in the schools."
(remained)

Used with prepositions:

"She is concerned about her grades."
(about, over)

"They are concerned at the thought of selling their house."
(at, by)

"We are concerned for her future."
(for)