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Meaning of the word fret in English

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fret

US /fret/
UK /fret/
"fret" picture

Verb

1.

be constantly or visibly anxious

Example:
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Don't fret about the exam, you'll do great.
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She would fret over every little detail.
Synonym:
worrybe anxiousbe concernedstressagonizedistress oneselfupset oneselfbotherfusstrouble oneself
2.

gradually wear away (something) by rubbing or gnawing

Example:
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The constant rubbing of the rope began to fret the wood.
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The river had fretted a deep channel through the rock.
Synonym:
erodewear awayabradecorrodegnawrubchafegrindscrape

Noun

1.

a state of anxiety or distress

Example:
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She was in a constant fret about her children.
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His face was a picture of fret.
Synonym:
anxietydistressworryuneaseagitationnervousnessapprehensionangstdisquiet
2.

a ridge or bar on the fingerboard of a stringed musical instrument, such as a guitar or violin, to regulate the pitch

Example:
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He pressed his finger firmly on the fret to play the note.
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The guitar has 22 frets.
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