verb · A2

Worry

WUR-ee/ˈwʌri/

To worry is to feel that something bad may happen. Worry about + noun. Don’t worry is a common comfort phrase. Worried is the adjective for the person; worrying describes the situation. Anxiety is a stronger, more formal noun.

Meaning

To feel unhappy because you think something bad may happen.

Examples

“Don’t worry about the small mistakes.”
“She worries about her exam.”
“There is nothing to worry about.”

Good to know

worry about. worried = how you feel. worrying = the thing.

Near in meaning

fret

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