worry

Everyday

1. To keep thinking about problems or bad things that might happen, and feel uneasy. tree →
2. To make someone feel this way: «It worries me». tree →
3. A noun: the feeling of worrying, or a thing you worry about. tree →
4. Of a dog: to bite and shake something, or to chase sheep (less common). tree →

In the lessons

In feelings lessons: everyone worries sometimes; share worries with a trusted adult; a worry box or worry jar; breathing, writing it down and talking help; worrying a lot can make your tummy ache or keep you awake. In everyday talk: «Don't worry» comforts someone. Phrases: worry about, worried about, don't worry, no worries (Australia, informal: «that's fine»), worry box, a big worry, worry yourself sick.

Examples

• Don't worry, we'll find your bag. tree →
• I'm worried about my test. tree →
• Tell an adult if something is worrying you. tree →
• She worries about her grandma who is ill. tree →
• My biggest worry is getting lost. tree →
• «Thanks!» «No worries!» tree →
• Writing worries down can help. tree →
• Farmers don't like dogs that worry sheep. tree →
• "Do not worry about us," replied the Reeds. tree →

Note

Verb: worries, worried (y → i), worrying. «Worry about» something, «worried about» something. «No worries» is an Australian and New Zealand way to say «It's fine» or «You're welcome». Adjective: worried (feeling), worrying (causing worry).