CEFR B1

fret

verb

Meaning

To be visibly worried or anxious about something.

Examples

She was fretting about the upcoming exam.
He shouldn't fret over such small matters.

Synonyms: worry, agonize, brood, stress

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fret (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /fret/

Definition

To be visibly worried or anxious about something.

Examples

She was fretting about the upcoming exam.
He shouldn't fret over such small matters.

How to Use fret

fret about (prepositional phrase): To worry about a specific problem or situation. — "He began to fret about the rising costs."
fret over (prepositional phrase): To worry excessively about something or someone. — "She fretted over the possibility of failure."

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