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fret

[fret]

fret Definition

  • 1to feel or express worry, annoyance, or discontent
  • 2a repeating ornamental design of interlaced vertical and horizontal lines, such as in a piece of fabric

Using fret: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fret" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She fretted about the cost of the trip.

  • Example

    He fretted over his mistakes in the exam.

  • Example

    The dog fretted at the door, waiting for its owner to come back.

  • Example

    The musician fretted the guitar strings to produce different notes.

fret Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for fret

Idioms Using fret

  • to live one's life with passion and purpose, as if performing on a stage

    Example

    He lived his life fretting his hour upon the stage, always pursuing his dreams and passions.

  • fret and strut

    to behave in an ostentatious or showy manner, often to impress others

    Example

    He was fretting and strutting around the party, trying to impress everyone with his wealth and status.

  • to waste time or energy on trivial matters

    Example

    He was fretting away his time on social media instead of studying for his exams.

Phrases with fret

  • to worry or be anxious about something

    Example

    She was fretting over her upcoming job interview.

  • fret and fume

    to be very angry and upset about something

    Example

    He was fretting and fuming over the delay in his flight.

  • fret your guts out

    to worry excessively about something

    Example

    She was fretting her guts out about the exam results.

Origins of fret

from Old English 'fyrtan', meaning 'to eat away'

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Summary: fret in Brief

The verb 'fret' [fret] means to worry, be annoyed, or express discontent. It can also refer to a repeating ornamental design of interlaced vertical and horizontal lines. Examples include 'She fretted about the cost of the trip.' and 'The musician fretted the guitar strings to produce different notes.' Phrases like 'fret over' and idioms like 'fret one's hour upon the stage' extend the meaning to excessive worry and living life with passion and purpose.