'The whole concern' definitions:

Definition of 'The whole concern'

From: GCIDE
  • Concern \Con*cern"\, n.
  • 1. That which relates or belongs to one; business; affair. [1913 Webster]
  • The private concerns of fanilies. --Addison. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. That which affects the welfare or happiness; interest; moment. [1913 Webster]
  • Mysterious secrets of a high concern. --Roscommon. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. Interest in, or care for, any person or thing; regard; solicitude; anxiety. [1913 Webster]
  • O Marcia, let me hope thy kind concerns And gentle wishes follow me to battle. --Addison. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. (Com.) Persons connected in business; a firm and its business; as, a banking concern. [1913 Webster]
  • The whole concern, all connected with a particular affair or business.
  • Syn: Care; anxiety; solicitude; interest; regard; business; affair; matter; moment. See Care. [1913 Webster]