English · Common Verbs
worry about
/ˈwʌri əˈbaʊt/
[/ˈwʌri əˈbaʊt/]
feel anxious over
Beginnerverb
Definition
To feel anxious or troubled about someone or something.
Example
Don't worry about the exam; you'll do fine.
Don't worry about the exam; you'll do fine.
Etymology
From Old English 'wyrgan', to strangle, later meaning to feel anxiety, plus 'about'.
How & Where It’s Used
Very common for expressing or calming anxiety.