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Meaning of worry
The primary meaning of the word "worry" is to feel anxious or troubled about something.
Etymology of worry
The word "worry" originated from Old English "wyrgan" meaning to strangle or choke, and Middle English "worien" meaning to seize by the throat, later evolving to mean to harass or torment, and finally to mean to feel anxious or troubled
Synonyms
Definitions
- To give way to anxiety or unease, to feel or express anxiety or concern about something
- To cause someone to feel anxious or uneasy
- A state of anxiety or unease about something
Usage Examples
- I've been worrying about the exam all week
- She worries that she won't be able to finish the project on time
- The news of the natural disaster worried the whole family