fret
Translation
to fret, to worry, to be anxious
Examples
Don't fret about the small details.
Don't fret about the small details.
She fretted that she would be late.
She fretted that she would be late.
Grammar Patterns
((about sth.)) to worry about something Don't fret about what people think.
((that ...)) to be anxious that something might happen He fretted that he would miss the train.
Similar Words
Synonyms: worry, agonize, brood; Antonyms: relax, rejoice
Etymology
From Old English 'fretan' meaning 'to devour', as in a worry 'devouring' one's thoughts.
Memory Tips
Imagine pressing a guitar 'fret' constantly, creating a tense sound, much like constant worrying.