worry
🇺🇸
/ˈwɜːri/
🇬🇧
/ˈwʌri/
verb
A2
to think a lot about bad things that might happen
She started to worry when her friend didn't call back.
B1
to make someone feel anxious or concerned
The bad news made investors worry about their money.
B2
to bother or upset someone
Loud noises don't seem to worry her at all.
R
to chase and bite animals, especially sheep
The dog would worry the sheep by chasing them.
noun
B1
the feeling of being anxious about something
The constant worry about losing his job made him stressed.
B1
something that causes anxiety
Money problems are a big worry for many families.
translation
to think a lot about bad things that might happen; to make someone feel anxious or concerned; to bother or upset someone; to chase and bite animals, especially sheep
the feeling of being anxious about something; something that causes anxiety
Word Forms
3rd Present
worries
Progressive
worrying
Past
worried
Plural
worries
Perfect
worried