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Part 178
Word-of-the-Day
Concern
Pronunciation
/k@n"s3:n/
Concern is both a Countable Noun and Uncountable Noun
Concern is also a Transitive Verb
Meaning
A feeling of worry about something, or the thing that is worrying you (Noun)
To worry or upset someone (Verb)
Usage
US defence secretary Chuck Hagel voices concern over new Egyptian law
(Source: CLD- 2nd Edition)
Today’s Reading
US defence secretary Chuck Hagel telephoned his Egyptian counterpart on Saturday to voice concerns about a new Egyptian law that curbs protests and has prompted the arrest of a group of Egyptian girls and political activists. (The Jerusalem Post)