/ˈwʌri/

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Meaning

To think a lot about bad things that may happen.

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Word origin

From Old English wyrgan, which first meant to seize by the throat, later softened to mean to trouble the mind.

Origin
Old English
Root
wyrgan

Grammar

Verb typeregular (worry, worries, worried)

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This word is taught in chapter 4, lesson 1: worry, second, alone and 7 more words.