Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with worry in American Collocation
worry
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/ˈwʌri/
serious
big
great
main
major
real
serious
Credit card security is a major worry for internet shoppers.
continuous
constant
They live with the constant worry that comes from having a sick child.
unpleasant and difficult to get rid of
nagging
niggling
This gave him confidence about his speed, but a nagging worry remained over his stamina.
not necessary
needless
unfounded
unnecessary
Telling them would only cause unnecessary worry.
financial
financial
money
She found a job and some of the financial worries were lifted.
have a worry
have
I’m a bit too old to have any worries about what people think of me.
express or talk about a worry
discuss
express
share
talk about
Industry professionals have also expressed their worries.
Women are more likely to share their worries with someone else than men.
cause a worry
cause
lead to
It would only cause unnecessary worry.
remove a worry or make it less serious
alleviate
ease
relieve
remove
take away
You have eased my worries slightly.
forget a worry
forget
This is a chance to relax, unwind, and forget your worries for a while.