worries
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🇺🇸
/ˈwɜriz/
🇬🇧
/ˈwʌriz/
(worry)
anxiety or concern
Etymology
Etymology Information
'worry' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'wyrgan,' where 'wyrgan' meant 'to strangle.'
Historical Evolution
'wyrgan' changed from Old English to the Middle English word 'worien' and eventually became the modern English word 'worry'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to strangle,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to feel anxious or troubled.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a state of anxiety and uncertainty over actual or potential problems.
His worries kept him awake at night.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41