fret

verb
UK: /fret/
US: /fret/

  1. To be worried or unhappy about something.

    1. Don't fret so much everything will be fine soon enough.
    2. She started to fret about the exam results and couldn't focus on anything else.

  2. To cause visible surface wear.

    1. The harsh weather may fret the old paint over time.
    2. Constant rubbing can fret the fabric causing it to fray along the edges.

Synonyms

worry agitate grieve chafe
fret noun

  1. A small bar of metal fixed across the fingerboard of a stringed instrument.

    1. He pressed down on the fret to play the note.
    2. The guitar's fret was damaged and needed repair to produce clear sounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fret" in English means: To be worried or unhappy about something., To cause visible surface wear..

The phonetic transcription of "fret" is /fret/ in British English and /fret/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fret": worry, agitate, grieve, chafe.

Example usage of "fret": "Don't fret so much everything will be fine soon enough.". More examples on the page.