Definition of fret - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
worryintr. be constantly or visibly worried or anxiousintr.
- She fretted about her son's health..
2.
erodetr./intr. gradually wear away something by rubbing or gnawingtr./intr.
- The ropes fretted the ship's sides..
3.
arttr. Rare decorate with an interlaced designtr. Rare
- The craftsman fretted the edges of the box.
Noun
1.
musicTECH. metal bar on a string instrumentTECH.
- He placed his finger on the third fret.
2.
emotional stateagitation or worry causing distress
- She was in a fret about the exam.
3.
erosionRare worn spot caused by abrasionRare
- The fret on the surface was noticeable.
4.
ornamental designRare decorative pattern with repeated linesRare
- The fret on the vase was intricate.
Images of fret
metal bar on a string instrument 
decorative pattern with repeated lines
Expressions with fret
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worry a lot about something specific
She tends to fret over her grades too much.
waste time or energy by worrying or being anxious
He fretted away the whole evening about his exam.
fog from the sea moving inland
The sea fret rolled in, obscuring the coastline.
wear damage from repeated motion between surfaces
Fret corrosion was evident on the engine's metal components.
feel very impatient or frustrated while being held back
She would fret at the bit during long, pointless meetings.
pass time anxiously without productive action
He fretted the hours away waiting for the news.
worry deeply or excessively about something
She would fret the gizzard over every little detail.
Origin of fret
Old English, fretan (to devour)
Terms with fret included in their meaning
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music
indentation in guitar body for fret access
emotion
fret over something trivial
theatrical emotion
fret or moan in an exaggerated manner
Examples of fret in a sentence
He fretted about the upcoming exam. The constant friction fretted the metal surface. The river fretted the rocks over centuries. The artist fretted the frame with intricate patterns. He fretted the vase with a beautiful lattice design. The guitar's fret was worn from years of playing.
She admired the intricate design on the fret of the lute. His fret over the deadline was evident. The fret in her voice was unmistakable. The fret on the guitar neck was deep. There was a fret on the old wooden table. The ancient temple featured a beautiful fret. The fret on the guitar added elegance to its design.
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- French:s'inquiéter, frette, ...
- German:sich sorgen, Bund, ...
- Italian:agitarsi, tasto, ...
- Spanish:preocuparse, traste, ...
- Portuguese:preocupar-se, traste, ...
- Chinese:担心, 品, ...
- Japanese:心配する, フレット, ...
- Arabic:قَلِقَ, مِسْطَرَة, ...
- Hebrew:לִדְאוֹג, שָׂרִיג, ...
- Russian:волноваться, лад, ...
- Ukrainian:хвилюватися, лад, ...
- Hindi:चिंता करना, फ्रेट, ...
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