The growing level vs a growing level of
Underscoring the growing level of concern, CDC officials say they are notifying health-care systems and clinicians across the country about the illnesses and what to watch for. State health departments have also issued warnings.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/vaping-safe-lung-illness-ecigarettes-disease-control-prevention-us-a9063276.html?amp
Please explain the use definite article "the" in "the growing level of...".
How does the indefinite article "a growing level of..." change the meaning?
My guess:
Does it refers to "level" and "growing" as an adjective?
What makes the noun "level" specific and not in general in the above context?
Top answer
". It is a specific concern related to a specific phenomenon: vaping. "level of concern" refers to the magnitude or intensity of their concern about the health problems.
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JigneshbharatiPlease explain the use definite article "the" in "the growing level of...".
It is a specific concern related to a specific phenomenon: vaping.
"level of concern" refers to the magnitude or intensity of their concern about the health problems.
"Growing level of concern" means that the intensity of their concern is increasing.
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