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/ˈwʌri/ 
| singular | worry |
| plural | worries |
- [countable] a problem or possibility that makes you feel worried
He said his financial worries were a thing of the past.
Andy’s biggest worry was that he might embarrass himself.
worry about:Local residents have expressed worries about pollution levels.
worry to/for:Another major worry for women is walking home at night.
Collocations: worry
▪ big, constant, great, major, nagging, niggling▪ dispel, ease, escape, forget, relieve, remove
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no worries
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