worry

[ˈwʌri]

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!

  • Example

    I worry about my health.

  • Example

    Don't worry, everything will be fine.

  • Example

    She's been worrying about her job interview all week.

  • Example

    He worries too much about what others think.

worry Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for worry

Idioms Using worry

  • bite one's nails with worry

    to be very anxious or nervous about something

    Example

    She was biting her nails with worry while waiting for the test results.

  • put someone's mind at ease

    to make someone feel less worried or anxious

    Example

    The doctor's reassurance put her mind at ease about the surgery.

  • extremely anxious or worried

    Example

    She was worried sick about her son's safety.

Phrases with worry

  • extremely anxious or worried

    Example

    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.

  • people who are healthy but worry excessively about their health

    Example

    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'

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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.

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