American English pronunciation
How to pronounce worry
IPA transcription: ['wɚi]
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Noun
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something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
“New York traffic is a constant concern”
“it's a major worry”
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a strong feeling of anxiety
“his worry over the prospect of being fired”
“it is not work but worry that kills”
“he wanted to die and end his troubles”
Verb
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be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
“I worry about my job”
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be on the mind of
“I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift”
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be concerned with
“I worry about my grades”
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disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
“I cannot sleep--my daughter's health is worrying me”
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lacerate by biting
“the dog worried his bone”
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touch or rub constantly
“The old man worried his beads”
Usage examples
- But he didn't need to worry about that right now.
- People that never had to worry.
- "Not to worry," said the alchemist.
- I would always worry: what if it's an abusive family?
- But he didn't need to worry about that right now.
- Don't worry about that.
- But he didn't need to worry about that right now.
- "But don't worry," the alchemist continued.
- I made a few changes, don't worry.
- Yeah, don't worry we'll find him.