worry
VERBNOUN
/wɜri/
5 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH W
worry is a valid 5-letter word worth 11 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
W4O1R1R1Y4
4 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4 =11 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 22TRIPLE WORD → 33
MEANING
What does worry mean?
VERB · 6 SENSES
1
Be on the mind of.
“I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift”
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2
Be concerned with.
“I worry about my grades”
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3
Disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress.
“I cannot sleep--my daughter's health is worrying me”
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4
Be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy.
“I worry about my job”
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5
Lacerate by biting.
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6
Touch or rub constantly.
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NOUN · 2 SENSES
1
Something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness.
“it's a major worry”
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2
A strong feeling of anxiety.
“his worry over the prospect of being fired”
“it is not work but worry that kills”
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