Nicetomeetyou Posted 7 years ago
Grammar
Be concerned in VS be concerned with
Hi, what’s the difference between “be concerned in” and “be concerned with?”
He is concerned in/with the scandal.
Are both choices okay?
Top answer
To be concerned in a scandal is to play a role in it. This use is fairly uncommon, "involved" being the norm. You can't be be concerned with a scandal.
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To be concerned in a scandal is to play a role in it. This use is fairly uncommon, "involved" being the norm. You can't be be concerned with a scandal. A book can be concerned with it delves into it in some way. You can concern yourself with a scandal by joining in it.
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