worry

[US]/'wʌrɪ/
[UK]/ˈwɜ:ri/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. anxiety; concern; gnawing
vt. torment; fret; feel anxious
vi. feel anxious; worry; gnaw

Phrases & Collocations

worry oneself

worry about

don't worry

no worry

worry over

Example Sentences

to worry about the future

constant worry can lead to anxiety

to express concern or worry

to worry excessively about little things

to alleviate worries through meditation

to worry about someone's safety

to have a worry-free vacation

to worry about the impact of climate change

to share your worries with a friend

to worry about a loved one's health

Real-world Examples

Nothing compares, no worries or cares.

Source: Listening to Songs to Learn English (Selected Audio)

Criminals kill criminals. That is not my worry.

Source: NPR News September 2016 Collection

But don't worry, we're taking the weird wagon.

Source: Focus on the Oscars

No damage, no worries. Life is a highway.

Source: Rick and Morty Season 3 (Bilingual)

But there is no need to worry.

Source: VOA Slow English Technology

Oh, please, do not worry about it.

Source: Modern Family - Season 02

The cement arrived late but don't worry.

Source: Longman Office Workers' Daily Professional Technical English

There is an obvious worry about embracing blamelessness.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

This practice does not address the real worry.

Source: Past years' graduate entrance exam English reading true questions.

I'm not worried for her, because she's ultra-protected.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

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