Looking for the meaning of the word FRETS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of FRETS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Fret
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Old English fretan ‘devour, consume’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch vreten and German fressen, and ultimately to for- and eat
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
frɛt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
be constantly or visibly anxious
Short Definition:be constantly or visibly anxious
Examples:- she fretted about the cost of groceries
Definition:
gradually wear away (something) by rubbing or gnawing
Short Definition:gradually wear something away
Examples:- the bay's black waves fret the seafront
Definition:
flow or move in small waves
Short Definition:flow in small waves
Examples:- squelchy clay that fretted between his toes
Word: Fret
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
frɛt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a state of anxiety
Short Definition:state of anxiety
Examples:- why would anyone get themselves in a fret over something so simple?
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