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worry · verb /ˈwʌr.i/Full view
Nouns: worry
Adjectives: worried, worrying
Verbs: worry
Don't worry (about sth)
A1 used to tell someone that they do not need to think about something or do anything about something
Dictionary examples:

Don't worry - she'll be all right.

Don't worry about phoning Ian - I'll do it later.

Learner example:

Don't worry about dinner, because I eat everything. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Singhalese)

worry (FEEL ANXIOUS)
A2 I to think about problems or unpleasant things that might happen in a way that makes you feel anxious
Dictionary examples:

Try not to worry - there's nothing you can do to change the situation.

It's silly worrying about things which are outside your control.

Learner example:

I'm worried about your health. (Key English Test; A2; Farsi)

worry (MAKE SOMEONE ANXIOUS)
B2 T to make someone feel anxious because of problems or unpleasant things that might happen
Dictionary examples:

It worries me that he hasn't phoned yet.

The lack of rain is starting to worry people.

Learner example:

Unemployment is increasing too, and today, it worries every single citizen of the world, specially the ones who live in [a] third world country. (First Certificate in English; B2; Portuguese)

worry · noun /ˈwʌr.i/
Nouns: worry
Adjectives: worried, worrying
Verbs: worry
worry (PROBLEM)
B1 C a problem that makes you feel anxious
Dictionary examples:

health/financial worries

Keeping warm in the winter is a major worry for many old people.

Learner example:

My worries proved to be wrong. (First Certificate in English; B2; Greek)

worry (BEING ANXIOUS)
B2 U when you are anxious about something
Dictionary examples:

She's been sick with worry.

Unemployment, bad health - all sorts of things can be a cause of worry.

Learner example:

You really need to spend a whole month without any kind of worry. (First Certificate in English; B2; Portuguese)

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