Definitions
- Describing a connection between two or more things. - Referring to a topic that is connected to another topic. - Talking about how one thing is relevant to another thing.
- Referring to a topic that is related to or about something. - Describing a connection between two or more things. - Talking about a matter that is important or relevant to a particular situation.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are used to describe a connection or relationship between two or more things.
- 2Both words are used to introduce a topic or subject.
- 3Both words can be used as verbs or present participles.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Relating is often used to describe a connection or relationship between two or more things, while concerning is used to describe a topic or subject that is related to something.
- 2Focus: Relating emphasizes the connection or relationship between things, while concerning emphasizes the importance or relevance of a topic or subject.
- 3Formality: Concerning is generally considered more formal than relating.
- 4Connotation: Relating has a neutral connotation, while concerning can have a negative connotation when used to describe a problematic or worrying topic.
- 5Structure: Relating is often used with the preposition 'to', while concerning is often used with the preposition 'about'.
Remember this!
Relating and concerning are synonyms that describe a connection or relationship between two or more things. However, relating emphasizes the connection or relationship, while concerning emphasizes the importance or relevance of a topic or subject. Concerning is generally considered more formal than relating, and relating is often used with the preposition 'to', while concerning is often used with the preposition 'about'.
