# concerning vs conferring

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### concerning
*adjective · IPA /kənˈsɝnɪŋ/ · frequency rank #4,221*
Causing concern; worrying.

### conferring
*noun · frequency rank #38,789*
The act of one who confers.

## Source
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