Meaning & Definition of word "Fret"
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Fret
/frɛt/
noun:
- 1. A state of anxiety or worry.
- Example: He was in a fret over the delayed flight and missed meetings.
- 2. A thin strip of wood or metal with raised edges, typically found on a guitar neck.
- Example: She found it difficult to press down the strings on the fretboard.
verb:
- 1. To feel or express worry, annoyance, or discontent.
- Example: She began to fret about her upcoming exam and couldn't focus.
- 2. To wear away or erode, especially through constant irritation.
- Example: The constant rain can fret the surface of the rocks over time.
Etymology
Middle English fretten, from Old English fretan 'to devour'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
fret not:
do not worry
don't fret:
don’t be anxious or upset
fret over:
to worry excessively about something
Related Words
fretful:
feeling or expressing distress or irritation
fretting:
the act of worrying or being anxious
Slang Meanings of fret
Meaning: to sweat the small stuff
Example Sentence: He really needs to stop fretting over the little things.
Meaning: to flip out
Example Sentence: She started to fret when she lost her phone.