Definitions
- Referring to the subject or topic of a conversation, speech, or written work. - Indicating a general idea or approximation of something. - Expressing a sense of being in the vicinity or surrounding area of something.
- Referring to a specific topic or subject that is being discussed or written about. - Indicating a connection or relationship between two things. - Expressing a sense of worry or interest in something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are prepositions that indicate a relationship between two things.
- 2Both words can be used to introduce a topic or subject.
- 3Both words can be used to express a sense of interest or involvement in something.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: About is more general and can refer to a wide range of topics, while concerning is more specific and usually refers to a particular topic or subject.
- 2Formality: Concerning is more formal than about and is often used in academic or professional writing.
- 3Usage: About is more versatile and can be used in a variety of contexts, while concerning is more limited in its usage.
- 4Connotation: Concerning can imply a sense of seriousness or importance, while about is more neutral in connotation.
- 5Position: About is more commonly used at the beginning of a sentence, while concerning is more commonly used in the middle or end of a sentence.
Remember this!
About and concerning are both prepositions that indicate a relationship between two things. However, about is more general and versatile, while concerning is more specific and formal. About can be used to introduce a topic or subject, express a general idea or approximation, or indicate a sense of being in the vicinity of something. Concerning is typically used to refer to a particular topic or subject, indicate a connection or relationship between two things, or express a sense of worry or interest in something.
