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worries

/ˈwʌɹiz/
Meanings
  • Noun

    Feelings of anxiety, uncertainty, or concern about situations in one's life.

    - "She has many worries about her health."
    - "He expressed his worries to his friend."
    - "The worries of the parents about their child's future are normal."
Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=755233"
Synonyms

fret
Rhymes
Words rhyming with worries
sorries , quarries , marries , varies
Homophones
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  1. worry (v) (en) : to trouble or bother

  2. worry (v1) (en) : to show concern or anxiety

Variants
List of all variants of worries that leads to same result
worries , worry , worried , worrier , worriers , worrying , no worries , the least of someone's worries , worried at , worries at , worry at , worrying at
Forms
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worries, worrying, worries'd

Etymology
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Middle English (as a verb): from worry (v.) at worry, from wory (past participle of worry (v.1)). The noun dates from the late 15th century.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'worry' comes from an Old English word 'wyrgan', which means 'to strangle' or 'to choke'.

  2. The average person has about 60,000 thoughts per day, and many of them are worries.

Related Concepts
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  1. anxiety: A feeling of nervousness, such as worry or fear, that can be mild or severe.

  2. stress: A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.

Culture
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In literature, 'worries' often represent the human condition and the challenges we face in life. In art, 'worries' can be depicted through various mediums, such as paintings or sculptures, to convey feelings of anxiety or concern. In music, 'worries' can be expressed through lyrics or melodies to evoke emotions related to anxiety or stress.

How to Memorize "worries"

  1. visualize

    - Close your eyes and imagine a heavy weight on your shoulders. This weight represents your worries.
    - Visualize yourself letting go of each worry, one by one, until the weight feels lighter.

  2. associate

    - Associate the letter 'W' with 'worry'.
    - Think of the word 'worries' as a series of 'o's and 'r's.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'WORRY' to remember the different types of worries: Work, Other People, Responsibilities, Reviews, and the Future.

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