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worry

verb
/ˈwʌri/

Meaning

to feel anxious or troubled about something; to be concerned
to feel anxious or concerned about something

Example Sentences

Don't worry about the exam results.

Don’t worry, everything will be okay.

Example Expressions

Worrying about something is like paying interest on a debt you may never owe.

Synonyms

concern, fret, anxiety, stress
Entry 1
concern, fret, anxiety, stress
Entry 2
anxiety, concern, stress, fret

Antonyms

relax, calm, peace, comfort, ease
Entry 1
relax, calm, peace, comfort
Entry 2
calm, ease, peace

Collocations

worry about, constantly worry, worry needlessly, don't worry, cause worry, don’t worry, make worry
Entry 1
worry about, constantly worry, worry needlessly, don't worry
Entry 2
worry about, cause worry, don’t worry, make worry

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