CEFR word level
What CEFR level is “concern”?
Estimated level
B2
upper-intermediate
“concern” is roughly the #3089 most common English word, which puts it at an estimated B2 level.
Meaning
noun. That which affects one’s welfare or happiness. A matter of interest to someone. The adposition before the matter of interest is usually over, about or for.
Example: Judy's eyes filled with concern as she listened to the news report.
Similar words: interest.
How the level is decided
The level is an estimate based on word frequency: the more common a word is in everyday English, the lower its CEFR level. “concern” sits in the B2 band. It is a quick guide for choosing what to study, not an official CEFR rating. Check any other word or a whole list with the word level checker.
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