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What's the main difference between "worry" and "concern?"

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Rebecca

I'd say that to "worry" is to be anxious about something you cannot control. To be "concerned" is to be anxious about something you could potentially fix. "Concern" also implies a valid observation of something unusual and negative, such as a high fever. Ex: I'm so worried about my exam results, but I already wrote them so I can't do anything about it now. Ex: I'm concerned that you haven't studied for your exam yet. Are you okay?

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