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The correct spelling is worry.
How to pronounce worry
/ˈwɒɹi/
nounIPA: /ˈwɒɹi/
Say it like: Wor-ree
The correct spelling is worry. A strong feeling of anxiety. For example: "I'm afflicted by worry throughout the night."
Usage Examples
“I'm afflicted by worry throughout the night.”
“My main worry is that I'll miss the train.”
“Stop worrying about your test, it’ll be fine.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A strong feeling of anxiety.
- 2.An instance or cause of such a feeling.
verb
- 1.To be troubled; to give way to mental anxiety or doubt.
- 2.Disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress.
- 3.To harass; to irritate or distress.
- 4.To seize or shake by the throat, especially of a dog or wolf.
- 5.To touch repeatedly, to fiddle with.
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