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fret

 

[ fret ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

music

To press strings against the neck of a guitar, violin, etc. to produce notes.

Synonyms

depress, press, squeeze

Examples of usage

  • She fretted the strings of the guitar.
  • He fretted the violin to play a beautiful melody.
Context #2 | Noun

worry

To feel or express worry, annoyance, or discontent.

Synonyms

agitate, distress, worry

Examples of usage

  • She was in a constant state of fret over her upcoming exams.
  • His constant fret over small things made him stressed.

Translations

Translations of the word "fret" in other languages:

🇵🇹 traste

🇮🇳 फ्रेट

🇩🇪 Bund

🇮🇩 serat

🇺🇦 лад

🇵🇱 próg

🇯🇵 フレット

🇫🇷 frette

🇪🇸 traste

🇹🇷 perde

🇰🇷 프렛

🇸🇦 عصا

🇨🇿 pražec

🇸🇰 pražec

🇨🇳 品

🇸🇮 prečnik

🇮🇸 vængur

🇰🇿 лад

🇬🇪 ტრასტე

🇦🇿 lad

🇲🇽 traste

Word origin

The word 'fret' originated from Old English 'fretan', meaning 'devour, consume'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include 'worry, distress'. The musical sense of 'fret' in relation to stringed instruments dates back to the 16th century, derived from the action of pressing strings against the neck of the instrument.

See also: fretful.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,728, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.