to worry
- verb
- /ˈwɜːri/
- She worries that her friends won't support her during difficult times.
- worry too much
- need not worry
- worry about getting
And so that's the I worry that there's a drug to it.
- And so that's the I worry that there's a drug to it.
- And if you don't worry, you have to worry, OK?
- Even if he hits you, don't worry, Maybe you deserved it.
- This apple has no seeds, but don't worry, I'm going to.
- I kept saying, guys, don't worry, we're telling great stories.
- I think I would sit there and worry that.
- Yep, Don't worry folks, AI is just a fad.
- Someone heard me and they said, Remy, don't worry, we'll give you an answer.
Examples
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One less thing to worry about.
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I wouldn't worry about it.
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- You have nothing to worry about.
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And so my job is not to worry about those people.
Academic text (2013) -
Third, there are several reasons to worry about ethnic tensions within the government and the security forces.
Academic text (2011) -
There's nothing to worry about.
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There is no need to worry if you have never used PowerPoint.
Academic text (2013) -
Many Norwegian salmon growers are beginning to worry about the future of the industry.
Academic text (1990) -
Life's easier now I don't have to worry about money as much.
Academic text (2011) -
You shouldn't worry about the exam; you've studied hard and are well prepared.
Synonyms
Feel afraid about what might happen to someone or something
To be afraid that something bad may happen
To feel very afraid about something that may happen
To worry too much about things you cannot control
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Phrasal Verbs
How Worried
Surface Forms
Etymology
Worry The verb worry comes from the old word wyrgan meaning 'to choke' or 'to trouble'. So to worry is to feel that tight, troubling thought about possible problems.