worry Definition
- 1to feel anxious or troubled about actual or potential problems
- 2a state of anxiety and uncertainty over actual or potential problems
Using worry: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "worry" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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I worry about my health.
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Don't worry, everything will be fine.
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She's been worrying about her job interview all week.
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He worries too much about what others think.
worry Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms Using worry
Example
She was biting her nails with worry while waiting for the test results.
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The doctor's reassurance put her mind at ease about the surgery.
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She was worried sick about her son's safety.
Phrases with worry
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She was worried sick about her son's safety.
used to tell someone that something is not a problem and they should not be concerned about it
Example
A: I'm sorry, I forgot to bring the book. B: Not to worry, I have an extra copy.
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The doctor explained that many of his patients were worried well, and didn't actually have any medical issues.
Origins of worry
from Old English 'wyrgan', meaning 'to strangle'
Summary: worry in Brief
The verb 'worry' [ˈwʌri] means to feel anxious or troubled about actual or potential problems. It can also refer to a state of anxiety and uncertainty over actual or potential problems. Examples include 'I worry about my health,' and 'Don't worry, everything will be fine.' Phrases like 'worried sick' and idioms like 'put someone's mind at ease' express the intensity of worry and ways to alleviate it.
