worry

CEFRA1

/ˈwʌ.ɹi/

verb · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To think about problems with fear or concern.

  2. 02

    noun

    A feeling of fear about a possible problem.

Examples

  • The threat of losing their jobs is a constant source of worry to them.

  • You don't need to worry about such a thing.

At a glance

Sits at A1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. Disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress; to exercise.

  2. To harass; to irritate or distress.

  3. To be troubled; to give way to mental anxiety or doubt.

More examples

In context

  • The President was worried into military action by persistent advisors.

  • Don't worry, be happy!

  • Your dog’s been worrying sheep again.

Synonyms

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Origin

verb

From Middle English worien, werien, wirien, wirwen, wyryȝen (“to choke, strangle”), from Old English wyrġan, from Proto-Germanic *wurgijaną, from Proto-Indo-European *werǵʰ- (“bind, squeeze”). Cognate with Dutch worgen, wurgen, German würgen. Compare Latin urgere (“to press, push”), Sanskrit वृहति (vṛhati, “to tear out, pluck”), Lithuanian ver̃žti (“to string; squeeze”), Russian (poetic) отверза́ть (otverzátʹ, “to open”, literally “to untie”). Related to wring.