Can Concern Be an Adjective?

It is from its past participle that we get the adjective concerned, as in "concerned parents." By rule, the present participle can also be applied as an adjective—and it has been since the 17th century, when it appears with the meaning "important," in constructions such as "a very concerning question to ponder." A ...

Is concern a noun or adjective?

Concern is used as a noun in this sense to mean a matter or issue that a person cares about.

Is concerned an adverb or adjective?

concerned adjective (WORRIED)

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