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Definition worry in American English

worry verb

verb
/ˈwʌri/
1

to feel nervous and upset because you keep thinking about a problem that you have or could have in the future

Example

People worry more about their health than they used to.

Example

She worried that she might have taken on too much work.

Example

If companies are following the rules, they've got nothing to worry about.

Synonyms and related words
worry panic dread
1.1

to make someone feel nervous and upset

Example

What worries me most is the possibility of complete failure.

Synonyms and related words
upset wound disturb worry concern tear apart
Definition worry in American English