worrying
|wor-ry-ing|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈwɜːriɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈwʌriɪŋ/
(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 cause anxiety or concern'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'worry'.
She is worrying about the exam.
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Adjective 1
causing anxiety or concern.
The news was worrying to everyone.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41