English · Common Verbs

worry about

/ˈwʌri əˈbaʊt/

[/ˈwʌri əˈbaʊt/]

feel anxious over

Beginnerverb

Definition

To feel anxious or troubled about someone or something.

Example

Don't worry about the exam; you'll do fine.

Don't worry about the exam; you'll do fine.

Etymology

From Old English 'wyrgan', to strangle, later meaning to feel anxiety, plus 'about'.

How & Where It’s Used

Very common for expressing or calming anxiety.

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